Shogatsu (New Year)

  1. What is “Nishiki-Tamago”? What is the origin of its name?

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  2. New Year’s decorations

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  3. battledore (early form of badminton racket)

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  4. When do we display the “Akumayumi” outside of Children’s Day? Explanation of its origin

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  5. piece placed to block opponent’s check (shogi)

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  6. sweet burdock and miso-bean paste covered with a thin layer of mochi

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