Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese ...

A New Year party is hosted by three major Japanese business organizations in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2025.

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 Christmas tends to be a romantic holiday in Japan, New Year’s ...

Two elderly men died after choking on mochi on the first three days of the New Year in Japan. This sticky, sweet traditional delicacy turns fatal almost every year. But why?

Ozoni (Japanese New Year’s Soup) Ozoni is not everyday food. It’s not even a once-a-week thing — it’s a once-a-year dish. And every year you make it, things are a little bit different ...

Japan is holding the 71st National New Year Calligraphy Exhibition for Youth in Tokyo. Held annually in January, the event aims to nurture the emotional and artistic growth of elementary and junior ...

We are delighted to invite you to our special New Year’s event, “The Japanese New Year Celebration in Washington” at George Mason University Mason Square. Join us for a day filled with ...

The Wallens usually celebrate Japanese New Year with ozoni, a Japanese soup featuring rice cakes (mochi) and vegetables. Wallen said the festival’s traditional dances are a unique draw too ...