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2. Kadomatsu - Wikipedia

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   Kadomatsu (門松, "gate pine") are traditional Japanese decorations made for the New Year. They are a type of yorishiro, or objects intended to welcome ancestral spirits or kami of the harvest. [1] Kadomatsu are usually placed in pairs in front of homes and buildings.

3. Shimenawa - Wikipedia

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   Sacred straw rope at New Year's (shimenawa), Katori City, Japan. Shimenawa are used in Japan's Mountain Opening Ceremony, which is held every May 1. [5] There are over 100 Shinto believers who participate in this ceremony. [5] It is a 2-hour journey that they climb from Akakura Mountain Shrine to Fudō Waterfall. [5]

4. Kagami mochi - Wikipedia

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   Kagami mochi (鏡餅, "mirror rice cake") is a traditional Japanese New Year decoration. It usually consists of two round mochi (rice cakes), [1] [2] [3] [4] the ...

5. Daruma doll - Wikipedia

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   The celebration is held at the Shorinzan, the name of Takasaki's "Daruma-Dera". According to the Takasaki city website, "Over 400,000 people from all over the Kanto Plain come to buy new good-luck dolls for the year. Takasaki produces 80% of Japan's Daruma dolls."

6. Japanese New Year - Wikipedia

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   The Japanese New Year (正月, Shōgatsu) is an annual festival that takes place in Japan. Since 1873, the official Japanese New Year has been celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar , on January 1 of each year, New Year's Day ( 元日 , Ganjitsu ) .

7. Seven Lucky Gods - Wikipedia

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   During the first three days of the New Year the Seven Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the heavens the Takarabune or Treasure Ship. [6] A picture of the ship forms an essential part of traditional Japanese New Year celebrations.