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Countdown Japan is Japan’s largest New Year’s Eve music festival, organized by Rockin’ On Japan. The indoor event takes place in Makuhari Messe, Chiba Prefecture from the end of year until early morning of New Year’s day. On New Year's Day, thousands of Japanese people are expected to visit Tokyo's Meiji Shrine to offer prayers and celebrate the start of the year. Join us for As you gear up to welcome the new year, we have curated a list of Tokyo's best spots for experiencing New Year's customs, indulging in celebrations, and getting in some last-minute shopping! (This page may contain promotions.) Most companies will close for the end of the year (around Dec. 28 – Jan. 3), but we will talk more about that here if you want to jump ahead on the New Year’s calendar. Keep reading for our guide to celebrating New Year’s in Japan! . ↑ Go back to the table of contents. 1. Welcoming the New Year Decorations for New Year’s 🎍 If you’re in Japan and don’t want to spend New Year’s Eve at home, you can try one of these 11 activities. 1. Tokyo – TOKYO SKYTREE / 2025 New Year’s Day Sunrise. Celebrate New Year’s Eve by witnessing the breathtaking sunrise from the observation deck of Tokyo Skytree. Board on a luxury cruise and sail around the Tokyo Bay with exclusive buffet style dinner and live music. You can enjoy amazing views with some Tokyo’s landmarks such as Rainbow bridge, Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree while celebrating New Year. Come New Year's Eve, Tokyo is usually filled with incredible parties and countdown celebrations. While the countdown event at Shibuya Crossing has been cancelled yet again this year, New Year’s Eve in Japan is traditionally spent with the family, eating osechi and making the first shrine visit of the year. That isn’t the only option though — there are some amazing Tokyo New Year parties to see off the soon-to-be-infamous year of 2024. Here’s a rundown of the top party picks. With celebrations extending until January 3, New Year in Japan is largely a quiet family affair. Noisy reveling, fireworks, or countdown parties aren’t the norm. In fact, most Japanese people will be at home (and if they’re not from Tokyo, in their hometowns) with their families. January marks the start of a fresh new year, filled with traditional Japanese celebrations and unique events. From the first sunrise of the year and Hatsumode shrine visits to festive mochi-pounding ceremonies, there's plenty to experience. LIVE: New Year Countdown 2025. By FOX Texas Digital Published December 30, 2024 10:09pm CST New Year's Tue 9:00 am - Japan, South Korea; Tue 9:15 am - Western Australia/Australia: Eucla; 4K HDR version of countdown: walk to shibuya41:31 SKIP (connection issue)53:31 just before countdown55:26 SK As 2024 comes to a close, Japan’s tradition of hosting big fights on New Year’s Eve continues, with RIZIN also celebrating their 10th year event with a stacked card. RIZIN 49: Decade starts One of Japan's most beloved holidays is certainly New Year's, along with the time leading up to and following the actual day itself. Various customs and traditions surround this event, from the many delicious foods that are prepared, to the first shrine visit of the year, known as “hatsumode,” which is done as a way to greet the new year. Unlike other countries that weren't primarily Kohaku Uta Gassen has been a staple of New Year’s Eve in Japan for decades, and many families gather to watch the live broadcast as they prepare to welcome the new year. How to Watch: Kohaku Uta Gassen is broadcast live on NHK from 7:30 p.m. to just before midnight. 👉 Click here for more HDR Japan Walks - Year's Day Livestream - Follo LIVE JAPAN's editorial team is a multicultural mix of native editors who have lived in Japan for over five years, alongside Japanese editors with a deep passion for travel. We're devoted to sharing the wonders of Japan. From cultural insights and history to events, practical travel tips and coupons, we're here to help make your journey TOKYO SKYTREE®, one of Tokyo’s most famous sightseeing attractions, has a lot planned for the New Year! In this article, we’ll outline the exciting events, exhibitions, shopping, and more on offer at Tokyo Skytree Town between December 26, 2022 - January 9, 2023. main image:©TOKYO-SKYTREE However, on New Year's Day, he will leave his admiration behind and face his opponent as a true professional wrestler. On January 1, 2025, NOAH will take the world by storm! 日本から視聴する方はこちら For those viewing from Japan, click here. cast. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Ulka Sasaki [Please Note] The Kita no Daimonji is a New Year's Eve event held at Hinode Lavender Park in Kamifurano Town. Hinode Lavender Park is a 15-minute walk from JR Kamifurano Station. This is an event to remember the damage caused by the eruption of Mt. Tokachi in 1926 and to pray for the safety and revitalization of the area.
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