FC: New Year's Traditions In Japan
1: Japan has many different traditions during their three day celebration of New Year's
3: In Japan, the celebration of the New Year is the most significant and important holiday.
4: In Japan families have a bonenkai party. The bonenkai party is known as a year forgetting party. | The party represents a purpose of leaving the old year's worries and troubles behind.
5: On New Year's eve, it is a tradition to have toshikoshi soba. Toshikoshi soba is a type of noodle. The noodles symbolize longevity.
6: On New Year's day families join to watch the first sunrise. | New Year's day is supposed to be a stress free day, that involves no work or cleaning.
7: It is a tradition to visit a shrine or temple during the three day celebration of New Year's.
9: Reference http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2064.html