In Japan, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, just like in the United States and other countries. However, the Japanese celebrate Christmas in a slightly different way than most Western countries. Instead of focusing on gift-giving and the birth of Jesus, Japanese people tend to focus on spending time with family and friends, going out to dinner or parties, and enjoying the winter weather. While Christmas is not a public holiday in Japan, it has become a popular commercial holiday with many businesses and shops decorating their storefronts with Christmas trees and lights.