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There are many ways expats feeling homesick for Christmas can get into the festive spirit in Kumamoto. Although Christmas is not an official holiday in Japan, Kumamoto is one of many cities in the country that acknowledges the festival with events and light displays.

Christmas in Japan

Japan is not a Christian-majority country. However, its increasing Western expat population has led Christmas celebrations to grow in recent years. The country has unique ways of celebrating the holiday season, blending its …