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After the preparations of late December, the New Year in Japan takes on a calmer vibe, with families spending January 1 at home with traditional meals, visiting shrines for their first prayers of the year, and traveling to see relatives during the holiday period. Building on the customs introduced before the New Year, this second part looks at how the first days of January are spent, and how traditions and modern life come together as families mark the start of a new year.