Okinawa New Year Shrine Visit Guide 2026: Where to Start the Year Right
A complete Okinawa Hatsumōde 2026 guide featuring popular shrines and temples, prayer themes like traffic safety and health, locations, and New Year visit tips.
new year
Mochi Madness: A New Year’s Guide for the Clueless in Japan
It’s that time of the year again when the Land of the Rising Sun 🌅 does its yearly cosmic reset, and all across Japan, people… Read More »Mochi Madness: A New Year’s Guide for the Clueless in Japan
Recommended Shrines to Pray for a Prosperous 2024 in Okinawa (January 1-15, 2024)
This guide offers a selection of notable shrines in Okinawa for making New Year’s prayers and wishes a memorable start to 2024 immersed in the region’s distinctive ambiance.