Santa Claus, known as "Santa-san" in Japan, is recognized but not as prominent as he is in other countries. In Japan, Christmas is not traditionally celebrated as a religious holiday but rather a time to spread happiness and spend time with loved ones. Santa-san's appearance is slightly different from the traditional Western image of Santa Claus, often depicted wearing a blue suit instead of a red one. Despite cultural differences between Japanese and Western celebrations of Christmas, Santa-san continues to bring joy and happiness to children all over the world during the holiday season.