{"id":179355,"date":"2021-12-02T16:24:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T10:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=179355"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:05:02","slug":"japanese-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/japanese-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Japanese New Year 2026 With Grand Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japan is a beautiful place that is commonly known for its large population. It is also known for its advanced cities, such as Tokyo and Kyoto. Apart from Japan’s advancements, it also has beautiful scenery, including green mountains, breathtaking lakes and a lot more natural beauty. <\/em>If you happen to be in Japan during the New Year, you might be wondering what exactly you can do during the<\/em>\u00a0Japanese New Year<\/strong><\/em>.<\/em><\/span> Most restaurants and other businesses tend to be closed during this time of the year because most people spend New Year’s at home.<\/em> People will usually wish each other \u2018akemashite-omedetou gozaimasu\u2019, participate in various festivals, and enjoy dishes like Mochi (rice cake).<\/em><\/p>\n

Things To Do During The Japanese New Year 2026<\/h2>\n

If you are wondering how to be a part of the joyous and festive Oshogatsu Japanese New Year traditions during your holiday, then take a look at this list:<\/p>\n

1. Be A Part Of The Joya No Kane At Temples<\/h3>\n
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Most people visit shrines and temples to rid themselves of negative emotions and leave the past in the past. You can hear the bell rung 108 times to remove past sins. This is one of the most popular New Year traditions you can participate in. If you visit Zozo-ji temple (the most popular temple in Tokyo), you can visit the ancient temple that survived the ravages of time and the aftermath of the war. The grounds will get crowded sometime during the afternoon, but you can still enjoy the forest and the beautiful greenery surrounding this temple.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Things To Do In Japan\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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