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Harajuku atmosphere on this night , December 31, 2013 , looks quiet and deserted .

Here's a view of New Year's Eve in the area of Harajuku , one of Tokyo's crowded center . Usually at night , the crowd and the queue of vehicles will decorate every corner of Harajuku , especially on Saturdays , Sundays , or any other holiday . Harajuku is often filled by the youth of Japan, as well as foreign tourists , well just eye wash or shop in the boutiques / stores spread across the region . However, a different atmosphere seen at night , almost all shops / boutiques have closed since 6pm. Along the way only seen a few tourists and the store clerk who wants to return to his home . There does not appear crowds of people, convoys of vehicles , and the frenzied sound of trumpets are gearing up to welcome the new year .

Atmosphere of the turn of the year in Japan is different from what is happening in America , the West , and also Indonesia. Fireworks , rumbling sound of a trumpet , and a crowd of people is a common atmosphere of the turn of the year in some parts of the world . During the Japanese are known to follow the culture and traditions of the West , although they are not a Christian . Christmas celebration , Helloween , Thanksgiving , St. Patrick's day , each year is done by most of the Japanese people , especially the young people . However special new year , the Japanese do not celebrate like what is done by the West .
According to my observations , the absence of a tradition of celebrating the new year in Japan because it is contrary to the Japanese culture , especially the teachings of Shinto . Based on the information I received from my friends that the Japanese people , and also some posts I read , on New Year's Eve , Shinto teaches that Japanese people praying at the temple , including for the health and safety throughout the year , as well as other prayers . Culture and doctrine that makes the Japanese people do not follow the tradition of New Year celebrations like in western countries , because it does not fit with the culture and heritage of their ancestors . So I personally conclude , although the Japanese are often influenced by the culture and traditions of the West , but they still give priority to indigenous culture and traditions of his people.
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DatePublished: January 1st, 2014 at 19:03