This chapter introduces Ōmisoka, New Year's Eve in Japan, and discusses the traditions associated with it, such as the ringing of the Joya no Kane bell and eating toshikoshi soba noodles.
Ōmisoka is New Year's Eve in Japan.
Joya no Kane bells are rung 108 times at midnight.
Eating toshikoshi soba noodles is a New Year's Eve tradition.