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I just spent the new year in Japan in a temple, and the way they do it compared to my country makes much more sense. They just wait until midnight to hear the b
by iammrpayments 2y ago
I just spent the new year in Japan in a temple, and the way they do it compared to my country makes much more sense. They just wait until midnight to hear the bell 108 times, go to the temple pray and then wake up to see first sunrise, instead of watching the fireworks and partying all night.
- qmarchi 2y agoShibuya usually has parties going all night, but it was all pushed back into clubs holding events, nothing on the streets.
- pezezin 2y agoI live in Japan and I find the Japanese new year celebration or it's lack thereof absolutely depressing, but to each their own.
- iammrpayments 2y agoI probably chose a nice place, because they lighted up a huge fire while the monks were chanting around it, also there were lots of food stalls and people lining up to the temple. I also used to go see fireworks in Taiwan but it is usually like this -> wait for fireworks -> 10 minutes fireworks —> have some fun (hopefully) -> get stuck in traffic/public transportation. My home country is more lively but it ends up being similar, except people get way drunker.