

Daruma, mochi, and 108 blows: how to welcome 2026 the Japanese way
Japanese New Year (O-shogatsu) isn't a boisterous celebration, but a profound philosophy of "taming" good fortune. It turns out that many Eastern rituals resonate with our desire for renewal and order. We'll learn how to make a wish using an eyeless doll and why Japanese noodles are practically a sister to our unashu





















