Toshikoshi Soba

Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾Japan: Life & Spirit#21│Joya no Kane: A Sacred Sound at the Year’s End

On New Year’s Eve in Japan, temple bells are rung 108 times to release worldly desires and begin the year with a clear heart. This quiet tradition, known as Joya no Kane, is a moment of deep reflection and connection.
Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾Japan: Life & Spirit#20│ Soba — A Simple Ritual at Year’s End in Japan

In Japan, toshikoshi soba is a quiet year-end ritual. Discover the meaning, history, and cultural significance of eating soba on New Year’s Eve.