Hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the year) is an important Japanese New Year tradition and one that can be enjoyed with the kids. If year-end activities like oosouji are for driving out the ...

Report the event of 'a Japanese New Year Activity' at the Library of Japan Foundation Sydney. On 6th January, the "Hatsumode to our library" was held at Japan Foundation Sydney. Lecture by ...

8’s primary trio stops to pray for the New Year in the hatsumode tradition. Production I.G That series is returning this year, and we’ve already been treated to the first piece in the series.

now’s a good time to learn about the different ways celebrating New Year’s in Japan differs from back home. There’s eating toshi-koshi soba (year-crossing buckwheat noodles) at midnight and hatsumode ...