An Odd Display

In Toyohashi, one of the displays doesn’t really scream Christmas, persay.

While undoubtedly pretty, roses are one of the last flowers I think of during the holiday season.

Although now that I think about it, it is pretty darn Japanese, since Christmas is more of a couples’ holiday (like American style Valentine’s day). Families of course celebrate, especially if they have kids, with special foods and gifts.

However, since Christmas fell on a workday, it was pretty much business as usual.