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Hatsuyume: Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s “First Dream” Tradition

Dec 13, 2024
BY Natalie Burnes

What is Hastuyume? Simply put, hatsuyume is the first dream of the new year, believed to occur after December 31st and on January 1st, which can be a message that one will have luck within the upcoming year. This tradition has been around since the early […]

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Decoding the Traditional Japanese New Year Decorations

Dec 12, 2024
BY Catherine Chong

Ah, New Year in Japan – a time for renewal, reflection, and of course, decoration! It is the time when you stroll through the streets of Japan, and you see all kinds of cool traditional decorations, then you get curious, “What are they for?” Fret not, […]

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