Hiroshima Dining

With Christmas approaching, it’s time for expats in Hiroshima to get into the festive spirit. Although it’s not an official public holiday in Japan, locals do acknowledge Christmas, holding festive events and organizing activities for all to join. Christmas in Japan Japan has a unique way of acknowledging Christmas. This holiday has become a more prominent part of the calendar – with a slightly more western tinge – as its expat population has grown. Christmas is typically celebrated across December, but festivities stop on Christmas Day and switch towards a more party atmosphere as New Year approaches. Expats celebrating Christmas will be able to find several events, places to enjoy a nice meal, and stores selling the usual supplies alongside the Japanese Christmas cake (kurisumasu keki). Family gatherings tend to take place in the week between Christmas and New Year, whereas Christmas Eve is considered a romantic time when many couples go out for a dinner date in the evening. Christmas Illuminations One thing Japan does well at Christmas is its fantastic lighting displays. You’ll see these on streets and in parks and shopping malls, with everything becoming colorful and festive. Each display lasts for a different amount of time…