How They Celebrate Christmas in Japan | How to Say Merry Christmas in Japanese

Wondering how they celebrate Christmas in Japan, or how to say Merry Christmas in Japanese? You’ve come to the right place (and it’s “メリークリスマス“)! I lived and worked in Japan for 5 years and my husband was born and raised there, so we’ll cover the ways Japanese Christmas is most different from Christmas in America - from Santa Claus to Christmas dinner to decorations and even winter break! Celebrating Christmas in other cultures can differ greatly and can change over the years. We haven’t been in Japan for Christmas in 10 years, and it has likely evolved a bit over the last decade, so we’d love to hear if you’re there now and how Christmas in America vs. Japan has changed!! Let us know on FB or IG (@usjapanfam) or our community tab! If you live in Cornwall or Hudson Valley NY and are interested in Japanese language, culture, and food, check this out: