Happy New Year again... I guess I wrote this a lot of times to greet my friends in FB. It's still a whole New Year anyway.
And now showing you the first SUNRISE of 2010 as seen from our living room.
How did we celebrate our New Year? Indeed it was much different from the way I used to. New Year's Celebration in Japan is pretty calm and traditional. But it is most celebrated holiday. Establishments are mostly close during the first few days. Although most shopping malls are already open during the 2nd day and they're all having a BIG SALE for a week (can't wait for the winter sale on feb...)
Our Lil dolly Azumi has become the center of attraction during New Year's day because she was wearing a Kimono given by my mom's MIL, Okasan, as she walked all by herself. My neighbors and some people passing by just can't help but compliment her. I guess nowadays, you rarely see kids wearing a traditional dress on Oshogatsu. Even the people in the temple we visited on the 2nd day were amused.
We headed first to my mom's Parents in Law's house for a quick visit and AISATSU (あいさつ） or showing respect. They were so happy to see our lil girl in Kimono. It was a great morning. The most exciting part was when Azumi received OTOSHIDAMA from Okasan
What made us all even more unexpectedly excited was when Ojisan (grandfather) handed us all money as his way of appreciation.
And now showing you the first SUNRISE of 2010 as seen from our living room.
First SUnrise of 2010 from the Land of the Rising Sun
How did we celebrate our New Year? Indeed it was much different from the way I used to. New Year's Celebration in Japan is pretty calm and traditional. But it is most celebrated holiday. Establishments are mostly close during the first few days. Although most shopping malls are already open during the 2nd day and they're all having a BIG SALE for a week (can't wait for the winter sale on feb...)
We headed first to my mom's Parents in Law's house for a quick visit and AISATSU (あいさつ） or showing respect. They were so happy to see our lil girl in Kimono. It was a great morning. The most exciting part was when Azumi received OTOSHIDAMA from Okasan
Azumi receiving her first Otoshidama from Okasan
Otoshidama is a monetary gift placed in a small enevelope given by adults to the kids (and not so young) on New Year's Holiday. There are different colors and designs only made for Otoshidama.
What made us all even more unexpectedly excited was when Ojisan (grandfather) handed us all money as his way of appreciation.
Mom was the most obviously overjoyed lol
