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The New Year |
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Most japanese rest during the first three days of the NEW YERA and many companies and schools are closed for one week or more during this season. |
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People decorate the entrance of their homes with shimekazari during the New Yeaa's season to ward off evil sprits. |
| Shimekazari | |
| kadomatsu are a pair of pain decorations which are placed in front of the gates of the residence from january 1st to the 7th. |  |
| kadomatsu | |
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| osechi ryouri | omochi |
| osechi-ryouri are specially prepaerd New Year's dishes to be eaten during the first three days of january. | |
| " Ume" : Plum blossom → | |
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