year of the snake

Five Japanese shrines to visit for wealth and prosperity in the Year of the Snake

Japan has many shrines linked to prosperity, but these five are considered some of the best for boosting financial luck.

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Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake

Bears and snakes come together for a special collection at Starbuckssss…

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Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】

Higashiyama palace doll artisans turn their talents to Year of the Snake collection.

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Serpentine Winnie the Pooh Year of the Snake plushies, Mickey and Baymax daruma arrive in Japan

There may not be a Year of the Bear, but Eto Pooh is an annual tradition for Disney fans in Japan.

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Krispy Kreme releases new zodiac doughnuts for the Year of the Snake in Japan

Be charmed by the power of the snake…and some new fukubukuro lucky bags. 

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is 2013!

No matter where you are in the world, the clock has struck 12, the ball has dropped, rockets have launched and people have kissed and made promises to better themselves in some way or other. Read More