In Japan, Santa Claus is most commonly referred to as "Santa-san" (サンタさん) or "Santa Kurōsu" (サンタクロース). While the figure of Santa Claus is not indigenous to Japan, the Western image of a jolly man in a red suit was successfully imported and integrated into Japanese commercial culture during the 20th century. "Santa-san" adds the polite Japanese honorific "san," effectively calling him "Mr. Santa," which reflects the respectful way children address adults or beloved figures. Interestingly, there is also a historical Buddhist figure named Hoteiosho, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, who is sometimes nicknamed the "Japanese Santa" because he carries a large sack of fortunes and is depicted as a rotund, cheerful man. However, for modern Christmas celebrations—which are more of a romantic and commercial holiday in Japan rather than a religious one—the name "Santa-san" is the undisputed standard used in schools, advertisements, and family homes across the country.