Christmas markets, colourfully wrapped gifts, and Christmas cakes," says Starrs. Japan is a society that values aesthetics highly, he adds, so it makes sense that these festive displays ...

Couples often stroll around to see the illuminations, wander around the Christmas markets and eat the obligatory Japanese Christmas cake. However, Christmas cakes in Japan are not rich, fruit-laden or ...

Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a ...

Tuesday’s U.S. market “Santa rally” comes as the stock market enters what’s historically been a very cheerful season. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have ...

Christmas markets, colorfully wrapped gifts [and] Christmas cakes,” says Starrs. Japan is a society that values aesthetics highly, he adds, so it makes sense that these festive displays ...

“I had a wonderful experience,” he says. Japanese couples often exchange gifts, visit German-style Christmas markets, and dine in fancy restaurants, making Christmas a romantic occasio ...