Monthly Archives for January 2014
Omochi
A popular confectionery around the New Year’s season in Japan is mochi. Mochi is often translated to “rice cake”, it can either be more like a soft “rice gummy”, usually stuffed with sugary foods like sweet beans, strawberry, or even … Continue reading
1st sunrise of 2014
It’s the First Sunrise ! of the New Year of Horse 2014. View from Tokyo, Edogawa river. Left: Tokyo Skytree, far Right: Mt fuji. One thousand lucky people observed the year’s first sunrise from Tokyo Skytree. They had a spectacular … Continue reading
Hatsumode in Shimogamo Shrine
Hatsumode is usually thought of as January 1st, although it can be a few days later. People visit a shrine or sometimes temple and pray for comfort and health in the new year. It is very common to see women … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2014
AJT would like to wish all travellers A very Happy New Year 2014. May the new horse year be filled with love, laughter, good health & great times! Happy travelling!