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Reiko Remembers The Meaning of Japan’s True New Year

December 29, 2009 by Drew McManus

Morikami’s Director of Education Reiko Nishioka remembers how she and her community celebrated New Year’s Day in Japan. Oshogatsu marks the Japanese New Year at the Morikami January 10, 2010.

Categories Festival Fun Tags 2010, beginnings, customs, Delray Beach, education, experiences, History, holiday, January, Japan, life, New Years, Oshogatsu, Reiko Nishioka, renew, rituals, symbolism, tradition
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