Lifestyle brand Afternoon Tea Living will host special Christmas events at four select stores this winter, welcoming Japan's only certified Santa Claus ahead of the holiday season. The events offer families a unique opportunity to meet Paradise Yamamoto, an official Santa recognized by the Greenland International Santa Claus Association, and participate in popular apple wreath-making workshops.
Paradise Yamamoto, certified Santa Claus since 1998
Event Details
Schedule and Locations
The Christmas events will take place at four Afternoon Tea Living locations across Japan:
- November 1 (Sat): Afternoon Tea Living, Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu (Tokyo)
- November 8 (Sat): Afternoon Tea Living, Daimaru Sapporo (Hokkaido)
- November 15 (Sat): Afternoon Tea Home & Living, Kuzuha Mall (Osaka)
- December 13 (Sat): Afternoon Tea Living, Terrace Mall Shonan (Kanagawa)
For more details: https://shop.afternoon-tea.net/shop/e/efeature-christmas/#santa-event
How to Participate
Advance reservations will be accepted starting October 15 (Wed) at 12:00 PM.
Event Details:
- Admission: Free
- Capacity: 32 groups per store (first-come, first-served)
- Special gift: Commemorative changing card (one per group)
Registration will close once capacity is reached at each location.
Meet Japan's Certified Santa Claus
Paradise Yamamoto became Asia's first certified Santa Claus in 1998 when he was selected by the Greenland International Santa Claus Association, headquartered in Denmark. Now in his 28th year as an official Santa, he regularly visits welfare facilities and pediatric hospitals while working to establish proper Christmas traditions in Japan.
Beyond his Santa duties, Yamamoto is also known as a mambo musician, manbo bonsai master, and gyoza chef, bringing a unique personality to his role as Japan's only internationally recognized Santa Claus.
Apple-Themed Holiday Collection
The popular apple-motif products will be gradually released at Afternoon Tea Living stores and the official Afternoon Tea online store starting Wednesday, October 22nd.
Apple Tree Collection
Size order: Tree XL ¥25,300, Tree L ¥17,600, Tree M ¥7,480, Tree S ¥4,400, Tree S (Green) ¥4,400, Tree XS ¥3,300, Tree XS (Green) ¥3,300
- XL through M sizes include built-in lighting
- Green apple trees available exclusively online and at select stores
Wreath Collection
Size order: Wreath L ¥6,050, Wreath M (Red) ¥4,620, Wreath M (Red Green) ¥4,620, Heart-shaped Wreath ¥3,850
About Afternoon Tea Living
Afternoon Tea Living operates as a lifestyle brand under the concept "spice of a day," bringing seasonal trends and colorful touches to everyday life. The brand offers a wide range of items across dining, kitchen, living, bath, stationery, and apparel categories.
With approximately 120 stores nationwide and an online shop, Afternoon Tea Living maintains gift concierges at store locations who provide expert guidance for selecting presents. The brand promotes gift-giving culture under the theme "Today is a Gift" – making each day a little more special.
For more information about store locations and product availability, visit the Afternoon Tea Living official website.
