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Many of the holidays are based on Japanese religious beliefs. Today, the thousands of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines serve as gathering places for families as they solemnly observe traditional religious rites, as well as joyfully eat, drink, shop and make merry. The shrine and temple grounds and the streets come alive—with strings of colorful paper lanterns overhead, and wall-to-wall with people shopping the street stalls.

The Japanese way of celebrating may seem very different to you, as it did to me when I lived in Tokyo. I hope this book takes you on an entertaining journey through a year of holiday fun in Japan.

Decorations made of pine straw and bamboo are placed in front of homes for the New Year celebration.