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Pair of pine and bamboo kadomatsu at a Tokyo entrance

Kadomatsu

Kadomatsu are Japanese New Year entrance decorations, commonly made with pine and bamboo and associated with welcoming Toshigami.

Assorted Japanese New Year decorations displayed for sale

Shōgatsu

Shōgatsu is Japan’s New Year season, joining household preparations, ritual observances, visiting, food, greetings, and first activities of the year.