How does Japanese spend the new year's day?

In Japan, we celebrate new years day in our original way.

(Please check"How does Japanese spend the end of year holiday?" )

<Praying to Sun Rise>

In our culture, seeing sun rising on the 1st day of new year is very special because we believe God is rising with the sun. We thank and pray for God for the safety and healthy life. Not everyone go to see the sun rising, however many people do this every year.

<Hatsumode (New Year's visit to a Shinto shrine)>

On the 1st day of Jan. many Japanese go to Shinto shrine or temple to pray. I went to Kibune Shrine near my house. I draw a lottery and got Hamaya (ritual arrows to drive away devils) . Drawing a fortune slip is also popular.

<New Year's Card>

Instead of sending Christmas cards, we exchange New Year's card to our friends, family and business relationships. 12 characters of the year are commonly used on the cards. This year is wild boar year, so I saw many of them.

<Otoshidama (Money Gift for kids)>

Kids get money gift(called Otoshidama) from their parents and relatives.

Adults prepare envelope just for Otoshidama.

<Eating Special Dish "Osechi" with family>

“Osechi” is the special traditional dish for the New Year’s Day.

We also call it “osechi-ryori”. Its dishes are packed beautifully in layers of lacquer boxes called “jubako”. The kinds of osechi-ryori dishes prepared at Japanese homes vary from region to region.

( for the detail of Osechi, please check"Spending New Year in Japan? Try "Osechi"! Japanese traditional special dish to celebrate New Year!" )

In Japan, New Year is the time for family gathering. If you would like to know more about Japanese New Year, please join my class! Not only cooking, but I also lecture you about Japanese New Year!

We offer Japanese New Year cooking lessons "Any Time New Year" program every day! If you are interested in cooking and Japanese culture, please join us!

■Location: Seki city, Gifu. (Approx. 2 hours from Nagoya)

■Inquiry ＆ Reservation: please check our website.

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