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Hatsumode crowds in Tokyo | © Danny Choo via Flickr

New Year In Japan

Jenny

New Year is one of the biggest celebrations in the Japanese calendar and a great opportunity to experience unique Japanese customs first hand.

Maiko Hostess Performing Tea Cermony | © scjody via Flickr

The Japanese Tea Ceremony

Jenny

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is both beautiful and baffling, with every movement loaded with meaning which can be lost on foreign visitors. This guide takes you through the basics of the tea ceremony and where you can experience it.