As the clock strikes midnight Dec. 31, the world starts to celebrate the New Year. This celebration often includes traditions ...

Japan's “Oshogatsu “ or "Shogatsu," or New Year's celebrations, are deeply rooted in custom and have great cultural value. Beginning on January 1st and often continuing into the first few days ...

Stores in Japan, which observes the zodiac cycle from Jan. 1, have been selling tiny figures of smiling snakes and other snake-themed products. Other places in Asia will start marking the Year of the ...

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The New Year’s Eve countdown event at Shibuya’s scramble ... area around the iconic intersection and hosting a countdown celebration featuring celebrities and corporate sponsors.

BEIJING (AP) — Lunar New Year ... New Year to watch performances and buy snacks, toys and other trinkets from booths. Many Chinese take advantage of the extended holiday to travel both in the country ...