memo20-04-04

Knowledge about Japan
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New Year's decorations

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In Japan, "Toshi-Gami (New Year's Spirit)" visits each household every year on January 1st.
Toshi-Gami is said to be the souls of our ancestors who become the spirits of the fields and mountains, and in the New Year become Toshi-Gami to watch over their descendants.




Toshi-Gami (New Year's Spirit)





Among the New Year's decorations, "Kado-matsu" is a landmark for "Toshi-Gami" when he visits the house.
In addition, The "Shime-kazari" will be set up as a place for spirits to dwell.






Among the New Year's decorations, "Kagami-mochi" is an offering to "Toshi-Gami".








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