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Halloween in Japan has only been popular for a matter of years, but it’s grown fast, and now Halloween costumes and candy are a vital part of the fall season!
What Does Halloween Mean to Japan?
Halloween is a fairly new holiday in Japan, and there's evidence that it only really became popular when Tokyo Disneyland began a tradition of amusement park Halloween events. In the following 20 years, however, Halloween's popularity in Japan has grown in leaps in and bounds. These days, it's a standard part of autumn every year.
Considering the unique history of Halloween in Japan, it's no surprise that celebrations here differ a little from other parts of the world. Without decades of trick-or-treating tradition, it would be a little strange to walk up to a stranger's house as a child and ask for candy, wouldn't it? Instead, Halloween explodes onto shop floors and restaurant menus every year, in the form of specialty seasonal products and adorably spooky limited-edition menu items. And of course, in the country of cosplay, there are costumes as well!
The High Point of Halloween in Japan
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