History
Kadomatsu in Sendai: An Old-School Japanese New Year
You may have heard of kadomatsu, Japan’s traditional New Year decoration. But did you know of this old-school variation from the Edo era?
December 29, 2021
You may have heard of kadomatsu, Japan’s traditional New Year decoration. But did you know of this old-school variation from the Edo era?
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