new year
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Why You Should Avoid Traveling During These 3 Major Holidays in Japan
Planning your trip around holidays in Japan can make or break your experience. Here’s why you should avoid traveling during these 3 major holidays in Japan...
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Celebrate the New Year In Japan: 7 Uniquely Japanese Traditions
For those who aren't familiar with how the New Year is celebrated in Japan, let's take a look at what makes Japan's celebrations different!
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How to Write Nengajo in Japanese New Year: Step by Step Guide
Have you ever written a New Year’s card in Japan? It’s a typical New Year’s tradition in Japan to write “Nengajo” in Japanese. Learn how in this article.
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Does Japan Celebrate Chinese New Year? Lunar New Year in Japan
Does Japan Celebrate Chinese New Year? Find out how Lunar New Year is celebrated in Japan and what events and customs you can find!
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All You Need To Know About NHK’s Kohaku Uta Gassen
There are only a few days left until the most anticipated show on Japanese TV; NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen! Here's a rundown on Japan's favorite New Year show!
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Western-Style Osechi You Cannot Miss In 2021
Recently, people have begun reimaging the Japanese tradition of osechi ryouri. Let’s have a look at some of the osechi you can find in Japan this year!
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Top 5 Temples and Shrines for Hatsumode: Celebrating New Year’s in Tokyo
Looking to welcome the New Year in Japan? Check out the top 5 temples and shrines to visit and partake in the Japanese New Year tradition of hatsumode.
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11 Special Places to Spend the New Year Holiday in Japan!
New Year can be celebrated in many ways in Japan, but where will you call in 2022? Check out spectacular viewpoints, historic locations and snowy escapes!
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Osouji! Japanese New Year Cleaning: How is it Different From Spring Cleaning?
Do you deep clean your house once a year? In Western cultures, it's popular to clean in spring, while in Japan, it is an end-of-the-year tradition called osouji
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Top Five ‘Must-try’ Japanese New Year’s Foods
Are you familiar with these Japanese New Year's foods? Take a look at what food to look forward to if you're celebrating New Year in Japan!
