New Year's Day in Japan is, like New Year's Eve, a spiritual and significant time. Many people visit their local Shinto shrine on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd of January. Known as 初詣（hatsumode－or first temple visit) this is very important. Last year we arrived at Harajuku station on the 2nd of January, to find an … Continue reading New Year’s Day in Japan
New Year’s Day in Japan
