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flag On January 12, 2026, people across Japan began the New Year with rituals like temple visits and diving into icy waters for purification.

flag On January 12, 2026, people across Japan marked the start of the New Year with traditional rituals, including temple visits for prayer and the popular ritual of diving into icy waters to purify the body and welcome the new year. flag These customs, observed nationwide, reflect long-standing cultural practices that emphasize renewal and spiritual cleansing at the beginning of the year.

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