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The green mermaid wants us to relax with a cup of tea and a traditional sweet in every mouthful.
Manekineko designed to generate prosperity threatens to do the opposite, leaving us with nothing but zekku.
Join us as we take a look at some of the most popular Japanese New Year traditions and reveal the spiritual symbolism and superstitions behind them.
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