On January 7,the last day of the New Year's season,people enjoy porridge with seven young herbs of the early spring such as dropwort(seri) and shepherd's purse (nazuna). They wish for good health and long life by gaining new vitality from nature.
The last day of the year. Preparations are made for the New Year.
Joya no kane is a custom in which temple bells are rung 108 times
at the stroke of midnight to welcome the new year.