January in Japan and the New Year’s Shinto household
A narrator reflects on Shinto beliefs and Japanese New Year customs. He describes household rituals, pine ring offerings, and god figures, noting the mix of Shinto and Buddhist influences, dream omens, and the festive yet bustling Toshikoshi preparations.
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A practical festive guide suggests making a holly pyramid as a centerpiece with scarlet ribbon at the corners. It advises sprinkling holly around bowls and serving juice in a small glass on a plate. It also mentions decorating the kitchen and dining room with holly and simple colored curtains as a backdrop.
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