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Just Japan Podcast 94: Japanese New Year

Just Japan Podcast 94: Japanese New Year

FromJust Japan Podcast


Just Japan Podcast 94: Japanese New Year

FromJust Japan Podcast

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 30, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Episode 94 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about New Year's traditions in Japan. New Years is the most important holiday of the year for Japanese people. Kevin talks about some traditions such as ringing in the New Year with 108 bells, the O-Sechi meal, special money for children, New Year's cleaning, mochi, soba noodles on New Year's Eve and the first visit to the shrine on January 1st. Kevin also talks about the famous NHK New Year's music television show Kohaku Uta Gassen (Kohaku) and how this year there will be a Star Wars theme!
Happy New Year everyone and thank you for being so AWESOME!
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Released:
Dec 30, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.