Japan might not be the first place you think of when you begin planning for your Christmas holiday. But surprisingly, the Asian nation goes all out over the festive period.

Christmas is a Christian holiday, and in Japan there are few Christians to be found. Christmas in Japan is therefore very much a secular affair. But even though Christmas Day isn’t even a public holiday, there’s lots going across the country.

This is a time of love, friendship and family. The Japanese decided to embrace all the best aspects of the holiday, while removing its religious connotations. The Japanese will hand out presents and send Christmas cards, and there are Christmas markets and Christmas cakes. Bizarrely, KFC is the number one Christmas meal, while no Christmas holiday is ever complete inJapan without a trip to Tokyo Disneyland.

Here’s everything you need to know about Christmas in Japan.