With Japanese New Year’s right around the corner, there’s plenty to do at home and around the city for the whole family. While tends to be a romantic holiday in Japan, New Year’s is all about family time. It’s a time when Japanese people head back to their hometowns and spend time with families, tidying up loose ends from the year and preparing for a great start to the next.
We’ve already covered , but there are many more activities to enjoy in Japan with your kids. From and adorning your home with New Year’s decor to joining events and eating tasty foods, we’ve come up with an in-depth overview of New Year’s in Japan with the kids. Many parts of the preparation for New Year’s are great for kids to participate in.
For starters, a massive clean-up is an essential aspect of closing out the year. To purify the home in preparation for the fresh start that comes with January 1st, it’s customary to deep clean the entire home. For many people, doesn’t just mean vacuuming and mopping.
This is the time of year to get rid of those clothes that have gotten too small, books and magazines that no one reads anymore, and make your windows and mirrors shine. So, get the family together, make a plan, pass out the cleaning equipment and enjoy your new home free of last year’s clutter. Just as Christmas comes with a tree, wreaths and plenty of green and red decor, Japanese New Year also has its own set of decorations.
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