Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hotei hands out gifts to children. Detail of print by Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 1798-1861, via Wikimedia Commons The new year brings a ...
Every New Year’s Day in Japan, families gather to mark the holiday with foods meant to symbolize longevity and good fortune. Among them is mochi, a sticky rice cake deeply tied to tradition and ...
Join us as we explore Japanese car culture and uncover the tradition of fukubukuro, lucky mystery bags sold in stores every New Year in Japan. Discover the excitement of potentially finding amazing ...