Japanese couples often exchange gifts, visit German-style Christmas markets, and dine in fancy restaurants, making Christmas a romantic occasion. For some, the holiday is even the perfect setting ...

Akimoto, its third-generation head, complained that Japanese have become obsessed with spending money on romantic events, such as dinners and trips, around Christmas. He also griped about the way ...

In the process of the popularization of Christmas in Japan, I believe certain dishes ... Some had unusual titles such as “Hachis Romantique” (Romantic ground meat) and “Le Beurre: Theme ...