In Japan the real parties take place during December and January, with the 'end of year' parties (literally 'forgetting the year') and 'new year' parties. New Year's Eve itself isn't necessarily a big deal unless you are young and in a major, modern metropolis.
Kasi, my new and wonderful co-worker, pours a large measure of sake in the well-appointed home of Mineko-san. Mineko was bored since her husband was away so she laid on a big spread of food for an end-of-year party and invited a bunch of random people. Cosy.
The shrine we cycled to after midnight to observe the 'Hatsumode' New Year traditions.
Chihiro and friends.
After picking out a fortune, most people tie up anything other than the best fortunes on these strings or nearby trees. I got the smallest possible amount of good luck (but not bad), Chihiro and Kasi one step better, they all ended up on here. I like the fact that people can and do draw really bad fortunes, but have the option of avoiding such a fate by tying it up in the shrine.
Having a lion eat your head is part of the deal. No-one has told me why yet.
As we were leaving we saw this group getting their photo taken by a nearby policeman.
Kasi, my new and wonderful co-worker, pours a large measure of sake in the well-appointed home of Mineko-san. Mineko was bored since her husband was away so she laid on a big spread of food for an end-of-year party and invited a bunch of random people. Cosy.
The shrine we cycled to after midnight to observe the 'Hatsumode' New Year traditions.
Chihiro and friends.
After picking out a fortune, most people tie up anything other than the best fortunes on these strings or nearby trees. I got the smallest possible amount of good luck (but not bad), Chihiro and Kasi one step better, they all ended up on here. I like the fact that people can and do draw really bad fortunes, but have the option of avoiding such a fate by tying it up in the shrine.
Having a lion eat your head is part of the deal. No-one has told me why yet.
As we were leaving we saw this group getting their photo taken by a nearby policeman.
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