Japanese New Year Decorations Kadomatsu. The kadomatsu is a decorative element that is placed by the main entrance of the home. Traditional japanese new year decorations.
Finally we have the kadomatsu (門松), which consists of three bamboo shoots of different lengths, pine and plum branches. In this article, we introduce decorative items that are used in japan during the new year’s celebrations. First, at the gate of the house, or at the door if they don´t have a gate, you see a pair of bamboo/pine leaves ornaments.
It’s placed there for good luck in the new year.
For foreigners, these public decorations are very interesting. (opens in new window) click to email this to a friend (opens in new window) kadomatsu by designer toru tanaka / photo by jonathan ley. Originally, osechi was a new year’s food with which people wish for a rich harvest. This tradition seems to date back 950 years and is still practiced today.