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Japanese New Year Decoration, Kagami-mochi

Thu, December 28, 2017, by Muza-chan
While shimekazari and kadomatsu are placed at the entrance, the third Japanese New Year decoration, kagami-mochi, is placed inside the house, in the tokonoma (if it's a traditional house), in the kamidana or simply on the table.

The simplest variant of kagami-mochi (in the photo) is made from two rice cakes (mochi) of different sizes, with a Japanese type of bitter orange (daidai) on top, and it signifies the family’s continuity over the years.

Traditional Japanese New Year Decoration, Kagami mochi
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: 8-16mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 16mm
Aperture: F/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/80s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 640


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