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Portland Japanese Garden kicks off the Year of the Snake with O-Shogatsu Festival
The Wallens usually celebrate Japanese New Year with ozoni, a Japanese soup featuring rice cakes (mochi) and vegetables. Wallen said the festival’s traditional dances are a unique draw too ...
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The History of New Year’s Celebration: How It All Started
Japan: The Japanese New Year, or Shogatsu ... While the methods of celebration may differ - whether it’s through prayers, feasts, or fireworks - the underlying theme is consistent: looking ...
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Why 'naked' men won't be cramming into this Japanese temple again
An curved arrow pointing right. A centuries-old tradition ended in 2024 due to Japan's aging population and decline in birth rates. The Somin-sai was one of the three major Hadaka Matsuri ...
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Washoku, Traditional Dietary Cultures of the Japanese, Notably for the Celebration of New Year
Typically seen during Japanese New Year celebrations, it takes the form of special meals and beautifully decorated dishes using fresh ingredients, each of which has a symbolic meaning. These are ...