Shogatsu (New Year Traditions)

日本人在新年時參拜神社與寺院的傳統習俗。明治神宮、成田山新勝寺、川崎大師等著名社寺在正月三日間便吸引數百萬人造訪。抽籤詩（omikuji）與在繪馬上書寫願望的風習深深根植於日本人的精神生活，象徵著新年的開始與文化精神。

A traditional Japanese Buddhist event to welcome and honor ancestral spirits. Observed around August 13-16, it features regional events such as bon dances and toro nagashi lantern floating. One of Japan's largest annual observances that triggers a major homecoming rush, it serves as an important occasion for reaffirming family bonds.

立春前日舉辦的日本傳統行事，民眾隨著「鬼滾出、福滾進」的口號撒豆子以驅除邪氣。吃惠方卷的習俗也已普及全國。作為季節交替時的厭勝儀式，神社寺廟也會舉辦盛大的撒豆活動。

A traditional Japanese observance welcoming and honoring ancestral spirits, held around August 13-16. Customs of lighting welcoming and farewell fires and dancing Bon-odori to commemorate ancestors are rooted nationwide. With many regional customs such as Kyoto's Daimonji Gozan Okuribi and Shoro Nagashi, it embodies the Japanese view of life and death.

立春前一日（約2月3日）舉行的季節交替儀式。隨著「鬼出去，福進來」的吆喝聲撒豆子，以驅逐邪氣、招引幸福。吃惠方卷的習俗已在全國普及，作為日本冬季傳統行事在家庭和神社寺廟廣為流行。

日本的古典舞台藝術。以面具與服飾進行表演，以洗練的身體表現為特色。自14世紀延續至今的傳統藝能，由世阿彌大成。已列入聯合國教科文組織無形文化遺產，至今全國各地仍定期舉辦公演。