Josh in Japan

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episode #22 NEW YEARS

Tuesday, December 13th, 2005 at 12:01 am

In Episode #22, I discuss the traditional Japanese New Years rituals. Unlike the request I received about where in Japan to party the new year in, I discuss how to celebrate New Years as a typical Japanese person would.

Learn all about rice cakes unlike you know them, the Japanese version of Rockin’ New Years Eve, and most importantly, where to go to get caught in a line of tens of thousands of people….

I apologize for the delay in getting the show out (once again). Sometimes work comes first.

As discussed in the episode, here is the infamous ã‹ã©ã¾ã¤ (kadomatsu)…

And here is the link promised that goes into detail about Japanese New Years traditions….That should be it for now. Thanks as always, and if you get a chance, review me at podcasts.yahoo.com. Don’t forget the survey, and make sure to visit me on the FORUMS.

This Episode of Josh in Japan sponsored by Tokyo Architecture

until next time,

mata-ne!