A Quiet New Year in Japan 2026 | Life in Japan Vlog

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Hi, I’m Hikaru from Kyoto, Japan 🏯🇯🇵
In this video, I’m sharing how I spent a quiet and relaxing New Year’s Day in Japan, 2026.

On January 1st, instead of a busy celebration,
I welcomed the new year slowly by visiting a shrine for Hatsumode and enjoying a calm day.

📍 Visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha at night
🍵 Warming up with a seasonal hot chai
🎐 Taking a slow walk through food stalls and night markets
⛩ Praying for health and happiness in the new year
🍔 Ending the day by taking home a wagyu burger and relaxing at home

New Year’s Day in Japan is very quiet, with many shops closed and fewer people on the streets.
I really love the contrast between the silent city and the lively atmosphere around the shrine.

Through this video,
I hope you can feel the peaceful mood of a “quiet New Year” and experience a gentle side of Life in Japan.

What are your goals for 2026?
I’d love to read them in the comments 😊

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