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Culture & CustomsTuesday 6 October 2026
お正月に初詣に行く
Pronunciation: o-shōgatsu ni hatsumōde ni iku
Meaning: to visit a shrine on New Year's Day
初詣 (hatsumōde) is a cherished Japanese custom where millions of people visit shrines and temples at the start of the new year to pray for good fortune and blessings in the coming year.
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