The New Year is welcomed in Japan with a purification ritual consisting of 108 bell chimes, according to Buddhist tradition each of them cleansing one of the delusions and sufferings accumulated in the past year.
Called Joya no Kane - 除夜の鐘 - the ritual takes place at many Buddhist temple and it is a very interesting experience.
Happy New Year!
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Yesterday’s Japan Photo:Good luck charms for the New Year, Sankaku Daruma Dolls |
