Japanese Christmas cake: It's even in your smartphone, on the emoji keyboard. Only about 1 percent of the Japanese population is Christian. But you might not realize that if you visited a major ...

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 ...

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 ...

This fluffy cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream is inspired by American Christmas traditions, but couldn't be more Japanese. Strawberry shortcake is devoured over Christmas in Japan.

This is the first in a series of stories exploring the rich diversity of Christmastime edibles around the world, and the stories behind the food. Only about 1 percent of the Japanese population is ...

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 ...