We welcome the new year god . At the alcove we offer ” kagamimochi” or two layered rice cake. The pine tree is considered to be a lucky tree since it’s evergreen.

                                       I often spend New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with my family  in Fukushima.

It was very cold there this year. Trees and the ground were slightly covered with snow and it was such a quite morning. Nice touch.

We had to leave for Shizuoka in the morning. It took about six or seven hours to get back to Fuji by car.On my way home I saw wonderful Mt. Fuji .

 I hope to see many wonderful people this year !