scouser 4 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Whats the 'big deal' with new year here? Every year I get Japanese people telling me how special and a big event new year is in Japan, more than my home country (even though they know zilch about my home country). And every year I think - well, that weren't as fun as back home...... it seems most people just sit at home watching telly with family, and thats about it. Maybe visit a temple in the first few days of the year. Oh yeah, and read nengajo. I'M happy to hear if I am wrong or missing out on the big events. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I feel the same. Seems very laid back and just a family thing for lots of people. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I dunno about laid back. I went to a night club all night and when that shut I went to another club all day, leaving at 7pm. Almost a solid 24hours of beer and party. No less sedate than anything i have seen at home. I think your NYE can be anything you want it to be. oh, and i didnt do it because I wanted to celebrate NYE, rather because I have 5 days off work and could spare a few to recover. I couldnt easily pull a stunt like that on a normal weekend. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I have spent a few new years with families here and it has usually been a night of drinking, eating, watching tv, then a trip to a shrine just after new year. Link to post Share on other sites
IceEiji 0 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 For many Japanese, new year is time for family gathering and one time when people can just relax away from their everyday life. I enjoy doing just that, it is fun to do that. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I was in Yuzawa for New Years. It was very quiet even in the middle of the town. There were some fireworks going off (Kandatsu? Naspa?) and izakayas were busy, but apart from that not much going on there. They are in need of snow as well.... Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I had a cold, so it was a warm night cuddled up. Best wishes to all snowjapanforumers. Link to post Share on other sites
dancing_barefoot 0 Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 One thing is that here in Japan "New Year" seems to go on until the 15th. (Why?) Back home it's pretty much back to normal from the 2nd/3rd. Link to post Share on other sites
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