Japanese New Year
New Year in Japan is one of the most important festivals. Unlike the Chinese New Year, it is held on January 1.
Japanese New Year Media
Osechi-ryōri, typical new year's dishes
A traditionally ornamented kagami mochi
A group rings a local temple bell shortly after midnight of the New Year (2008)
Nengajō, new year cards in Japan
Pouch (ポチ袋) made of origami (折り紙).
Coloured woodblock print of the Takarabune by Utagawa Hiroshige
Displayed large kite in new year Japan
