Tag Archives: Christmas

Fun Link Friday: The Origins of Japan’s Christmas Cake

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Paula

As the holidays rapidly approach, you may or may not be feeling nostalgic for the spongey, strawberry-laden cakes so well-known in Japan– the Japanese Christmas cake. Orders for this beloved item start being taken all the way back in September in … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Paula

Happy Holidays, Shinpai Deshou readers! Have you ever seen a Christmas tree made of sheep? Now you have! 2015 is the year of the sheep, so enjoy this pretty number found in the basement of the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Paula

No giant disturbingly overdressed Christmas tree this year, but we still wish all our readers and their families the best this holiday season! Cheers! Shinpai Deshou 

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Paula

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us here at What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies ! Celebrate Christmas with an obscenely overdecorated tree! The Queen’s Tower Plaza tree in Yokohama I photographed (above) last year was covered … Continue reading →

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