Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Kagami mochi, the rice cake in which the New Year deity quietly resides. The Kagami-biraki ceremony is a ceremony of gratitude to share a small portion of the deity's sacred power. Since ancient times, the vermilion color of azuki beans has been believed to ward off evil spirits, and is said to bring good health, safety in the home, and happiness.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Incumbent Mayor Minami Announces Candidacy for Hamatonbetsu Town Mayoral Election: 'Continuing the Achievements of His First Term'" on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website (dated January 10). [...]
