In Japan, we eat traditional Japanese New Year foods called osechi, during the first three days of the new year. The foods are beautifully dished in special…

  HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!!! Different countries have different customs for a new year. In Japan, many people visit shrines or Buddhist temples with family and friends to pray for…

    In the night of New Year’s Eve, fierce monsters called Namahage visit houses in the Oga Peninsula in [W:Akita Prefecture]. With a big kitchen knife in his hand,…

    This is a Japanese traditional new year decoration item. It’s like a talisman against evil. Wall hangings is OK.  

    This is a Japanese traditional new year decoration item. It’s like a talisman against evil. Wall hangings is OK. Very Kawaii! 😮  

    This is a Japanese traditional ornament. It’s for New Year decoration and fake food.  

    This is a Japanese traditional lion dance ornament. It is for new year decoration.

  This is a Japanese traditional votive tablet, [W:EMA]. It’s for Good luck.   Made in JAPAN!   This is JAPAN Style! You should follow me on Twitter HERE.  …

    This is a Japanese traditional New Year decoration, [W:Kagami mochi]. It is a fake food ornament.  

  This is a Japanese traditional tiger ornament. It’s for New Year decoration, 2010. So kawaii! 😛

    This is a Japanese traditional [W:lion dance] ornament. Very Kawaii! 😛