Once Christmas ends in Japan, the entire country suddenly changes into the new year mood, with families and businesses doing their new year cleaning and preparing to enter the new year. How much do you know about Japan's new year? Have you heard of Toshikoshi soba, Zōni, Osechi, Hatsumode, or Otoshidama? Let's take a look at some of Japan's new year customs and meals during this period.
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