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So JapaneseAuthor: Ryusuke /
Welcome to So Japanese Podcast! Im Ryusuke a chef, storyteller, and lifelong observer of Japanese culture. In each episode, I share stories and lessons from Japan that reveal the heart of everyday life from food and family to philosophy and language. Sometimes Ill dive into Japanese culture and traditions, and other times, Ill teach real, natural Japanese expressions you can actually use. Its all about discovering what makes Japan so Japanese. If you like our content and want to buy us a coffee, click the link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sojapaneseMusic by Johnny Ha https://johnnyfromthe.bandcamp.comFor business inquiries please contact sojapanesepodcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sojapanesepodcast, Youtube youtube.com/@sojapanesepodcast and TikTok http://tiktok.com/@sojapanesepodcast to suggest topics for us to talk about and to ask questions to be featured on the podcast! Language: en Genres: Education, Language Learning, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Hatsumōde: The Tradition That Resets Japan’s Soul
Episode 5
Tuesday, 30 December, 2025
Why do millions of people line up at shrines at midnight every New Year’s?Hatsumōde isn’t “just visiting a shrine” — it’s a ritual that reveals how Japanese people reset their hearts, welcome luck, and start the year with gratitude.From ancient gods to modern crowds, here’s the real meaning behind Japan’s first visit of the year.なぜ日本では毎年、大晦日の深夜に何百万人もの人が神社に並ぶのか？初詣は「ただ神社へ行く行事」ではないようです。日本人が心をリセットし、福を迎え、感謝とともに一年を始めるための大切な 儀式なのです。昔の神様の考え方から現代の参拝まで——日本の新年を形作る「初詣」の本当の意味を深掘りします。
