Only about 1 percent of the Japanese population is Christian. But you might not realize that if you visited a major metropolitan area during Christmastime. Just as in America, you'll find heads topped ...

eautiful layers of white cream adorn a fluffy cake with plump strawberries on top—this has long been the iconic image of Japanese Christmas confectionery. Still, its Christmas cake history goes much ...

The most expensive strawberry in Japan is the Bijin-hime or “Beautiful Princess,” which can sell for up to $500 per palm-sized fruit. Some sellers display each vibrant red berry in individual ring ...

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