Pandemic spurs new Christmas dining, recreation as people stay home

People in Japan are embracing a different way of celebrating Christmas, with more opting to stay at home and order high-end dinners amid the coronavirus pandemic.Instead of dining out at posh restaurants, people can now enjoy fancy cuisine at home, with sales of cakes up and toys for family entertainment sought after.Japanese "wagyu" steak garnished with foie gras and truffles, and pan-fried lobster are being packed in plastic containers this year by Kihachi, a restaurant in Tokyo specializing in French cuisine.Its Christmas season menu, which it began offering on Dec. 7, has been modified …READ FULL ARTICLE