Tradition Otoshidama: A Heartwarming Japanese New Year Tradition
The Japanese New Year is a special time for celebrating family, friends, and new beginnings. At the heart of these festi...
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Foods Japanese New Year’s Cuisine: A Guide to Osechi-Ryori
The turn of the year in Japan is not just a time of joy and celebration but also an opportunity to indulge in one of the...
Tradition Hatsumode: Embracing the New Year with Japan’s Beautiful Tradition
Hatsumode is a beautiful tradition in Japan for welcoming the New Year. It involves visiting a shrine or temple during t...
Tradition Joya no Kane: The Resonating Bells of Japanese New Year
Ringing in the New with Ancient Bells As the world celebrates New Year's Eve with fireworks and countdowns, Japan has it...
Foods Toshikoshi Soba: Slurping into the New Year with Japan’s Unique Tradition
A Flavorful Tradition on New Year's Eve As the clock ticks towards the new year, many cultures indulge in special foods ...
Tradition Oosouji: The Japanese Tradition of Year-End Cleaning
Embracing Cleanliness and Renewal As the year winds down, many cultures engage in various traditions to welcome the new ...
Trivia Shiwasu: The Japanese Culture of Embracing the Year-End Hustle
As the year draws to a close, Japan embraces a distinctive period known as "Shiwasu" - a term that encapsulates the bust...