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I’m a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of English for 10 years.
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January information is below!
Climate
It’s cold and dry in Tokyo with an average temperature around 5-10 ℃(40-50℉), humidity is 30-40% very dry.
It’s good to prepare for the chill with layers, coats, gloves, and hats.
On the Pacific Ocean side, sunny days prevail in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima.
On the other hand, Kanazawa and Nagano on the Sea of Japan side have colder weather with more clouds and snow.
Clothing
Layered Clothing:
Wearing layers is effective.
Prepare warm innerwear, sweaters, and a coat to be ready for the cold.
Cold Weather Accessories:
Gloves, scarves, and hats are crucial.
They are especially useful to protect hands and faces from the cold wind.
Waterproof Footwear:
If you go to Kanazawa , Toyama , Nagano and Hokkaido these places have rain and snow all the time, wearing waterproof shoes will keep you comfortable.
Heating Precautions:
While indoors are often well heated, be prepared for the light warm clothes.
Then you take care cold air when going outside.
Seasonal Events
Hatsumode( the first visit to the shrine)
On New Year’s Day (January 1st), we Japanese do traditional activities Hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the year.
Many Japanese people do this and it’s providing a glimpse into Japan’s cultural traditions.
Sejijin no hi( 20 years old coming of age day)
On 2024 January 8th Coming of Age Day is celebrated, featuring ceremonies for those who turn 20, marking the age of adulthood.
Many 20 year old women and men wear traditional kimono this day!
It’s a nice opportunity to see them!
Foods:
Osechi( new years’s special dishes)
We eat Osechi( new year’s special dashes in the layered boxes)during new year days.
This is a pre cooked dishes and women don’t need to make dishes during new years days.
It’s to relieve women for making dishes!
Ozoni( pounded rice in the hot broth)
Recommend trying Ozoni( pounded rice in the hot broth) especially new year.
Hot foods
I recommend ramen, oden, and Nabe(hot pot )for a comforting experience.
Atsukan( hot sake)
Also warm sake known as “atsukan” is popular for Japanese people.
Hot Amazake( sweet sake) is available at street stalls after Hatsumode.
Some Precautions:
Due to the dry weather in the Tokyo , Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima it’s important to moisturize.
Use lip balm and moisturizing cream to protect your skin from dryness.
Be aware that during the New Year, some shops and facilities may close, so it’s advisable to check schedules when planning activities.
Check my blog about the year end and new year of Japan!
How to spend year end and new year blog
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