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| Above, the Tokyo Skytree during sunrise. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
If you happen to be in Japan on New Year's Day, there is one activity that the locals like to do: viewing the first sunrise of the year. There is also a reason for it.
There are several special vantage points that are recommended in an article by Gaijinpot.
According to their article:
According to belief, Toshigami, the god of the new year, harvests and spirits of ancestors arrives when the sun rises on New Year’s Day. If you stand outside and make a wish during the sunrise, you will be blessed by Toshigami and your dream will come true.
Whether you believe that or not, seeing the sun rise on New Year’s Day in Japan is indeed something special — if you can see the sunrise that is! Many people say that the view of the dawn from the summit of Mt. Fuji is the absolute best place for hatsuhinode, but there are dozens of incredible places to see it all across Japan. Here are my top five picks for hatsuhinode spots across Japan.
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