It is regarded as one of Japan’s three most distinguished hanging bells. On New Year’s Eve, the monks will start striking the bell around 10:40 p.m. Over two hours, they will ring the bell 108 ...

Kenjinkais Celebrate the New Year. NAP Edito. Some may not be aware that New Year’s is the largest holiday in Japan. Celebrations can last a week or more. H ...

Be careful when trying this at home, and remember to chew. Most New Year's Eve menus in Japan will include toshikoshi soba, with diners enjoying a bowl as they look back at the year that was and ...

Japanese households slurp down toshikoshi ... as a staple at their New Year's Eve feasts. 10 New Year's Eve Food Traditions From Around the World e7awi 1 10 New Year's Eve Food Traditions From ...