This Christmas season, several Japanese celebrities shared glimpses of their family lives, reflecting the ups and downs of holiday celebrations alongside their loved ones.
Comedian Akira Endo's wife, Masami, took to her blog on Christmas Eve to share the unfortunate cancellation of their plans due to health issues. She revealed, "I’ve been experiencing hives since last night, making my whole body itchy."
Masami disclosed how she struggled with the irritation, posting pictures of her arms to explain her discomfort and how stress sometimes triggers her condition. "I ran out of medication yesterday, and the itchiness was all-consuming; I barely slept. I woke up still feeling itchy all over—even my scalp—along with headaches," she shared, expressing her disappointment at not being able to enjoy the planned day with her sons.
She had intended to spend Christmas Eve out with her kids but had to cancel those plans. Endo’s wife relayed her decision to forgo dinner plans and instead ordered McDonald's delivery, stating, "I’m sorry! I just want these hives to heal quickly."
Meanwhile, Kenta Hamano, the vocalist of the funk band Zainichi Funk and also known as an actor, celebrated Christmas with his family, documenting the occasion on Instagram. On December 25th, he shared family pictures from their Christmas party, featuring his wife, model Agatha, their son, aged 11, and daughter, aged 10.
The casual family gathering was marked by delicious food like instant noodles, deli snacks, and chicken, all sourced from nearby convenience stores. Hamano wrote, "When you’re unsure about your options, I recommend convenience store parties!" His followers responded positively, with comments like, "I’ll copy this! Convenience store party is the way!"
Lastly, media personality Daigo welcomed the Christmas spirit by showcasing his culinary skills online. He greeted his followers with, "Merry Christmas Eve!" and shared photos of his homemade takoyaki, explaining, "This was made upon my daughter's request," with hashtags referring to his cooking show on television. His followers praised his efforts, with sentiments like, "Mom must be great at cooking too," and "Daigo’s family is always so lovely!"
Through these pieces of shared family moments—from last-minute decisions to enjoy fast food to the joy of home-cooked meals—these celebrities highlight the realities of maintaining family traditions during festive seasons, even when things don’t go as planned. Their stories resonate with many who also juggle health, family, and culinary adventures during the holidays.
