New Year 2007 in Japan

New year in Japan is a mixed religious/spiritual/traditional event. People go to local shrines and temples to pray/wish for good luck in the coming year. There are traditional foods to eat at this time of year as well. Here's a few photos...

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After midnight on Dec 31-with my friends, Shoemon and Nobu

Drumming in the new year....

TNew Year 2006 (the crowds of people are basically the same)