Halloween in Japan
When I lived in Japan a couple of decades ago nothing was done for Halloween–no decorations, no costumes, no trick-or-treaters, nothing. It appears times have changed.
I don’t think trick-or-treating has caught on yet, but a flyer went up in our neighborhood for a Halloween costume parade (early in October–not on Halloween!) more than a week ago. The stores are already well stocked with Halloween decorations and goodies even though we are barely midway through September.
Where else in the world, but Japan, can you find Hello Kitty Halloween goods and vampire Mickey Mouse?
September 20th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I like Hello Kitty 🙂
September 20th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
The English Schools of Korea like to celebrate in their own way…My friend owns a “hogwan” and I have sent him posters, etc., for his bulletin boards. He sends photos of the students in his school dressed in simple costumes…it is quite cute.
September 21st, 2009 at 8:19 am
I notice Japan adopted AND adapted Halloween faster than Belgians! I would like to see more Halloween related stuff for sale here, that would really make us enjoy the holiday! Like the first picture… they’re so cute!