Thought you might be stuck with a KFC bucket this Christmas? Luckily it's not too late to make holiday dinner reservations in Kansai — plenty of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe hotels and restaurants still have tables open, so there's no need to scrap for a seat at the festive feasts.
Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, making it perfect for a family gathering — and the "ancient Japanese tradition" of going on a date on Christmas Eve is likely to see restaurants crowded on the Saturday night.
The recommendations that follow all still have seats available. Bonne Noel and bon appetit!
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