During the first visit of the year, we express our gratitude to the gods for always watching over us.

Happy New Year!

Dear friends, I look forward to talking with you again this year.

On New Year's Eve in Japan, a quiet and beautiful programme entitled “The Year That Passes, The Year That Comes” is broadcast just before the new year begins.

This programme offers a glimpse of Japan's beautiful traditional year-end scenery.

Hiraizumi Konjikidō(1957)

©︎Kawase hasui

The new year is almost here.

Thank you so much for your support this year.

Dear friends, I look forward to talking with you again next year.

I like the solemn atmosphere of the year-end.

Famous Places: One Hundred Views of Edo Fukagawa Suzaki: A Hundred Thousand Tsubo (1857)

©︎Utagawa Hiroshige

I endeavour to remain true to myself at all times, yet I am sometimes swept along by the busyness of daily life.

When I'm in my favourite places, surrounded by the people I love, I realise I'm returning to my true self.

I like Kyoto best in winter.

I visit my favourite places and meet up with friends to refresh myself.

Snow at Ginkaku-ji

©︎Kawase Hasui

I like Kyoto best in winter.

I visit my favourite places and meet up with friends to refresh myself.

Snow at Ginkaku-ji

©︎Kawase Hasui

I am thoroughly enjoying my holiday in Kyoto at the moment.

Warm breath mixes with the chilly air.

As you walk, gazing up at the stars, a gentle light awaits.

Children on a Walk on Snowy Evening

©︎Rudolf Koivu

I will be traveling for a few days starting today.

Please forgive me if my replies are delayed...

Everyone, have a good winter holiday.

When I was a teenager, I absolutely loved making these kinds of paper crafts.

How nostalgic!

Let us create. Let us awaken.

Shiseido HANATSUBAKI cover(2013)

This year too has seen its share of events, but such is life—both good and bad things happen.

All's well that ends well.

A beautiful, clear, holy night.

May everyone be enveloped in gentle happiness.

May everyone be enjoying Christmas.

Afternoon Tea LIVING AD(2013)

©︎Yoshida Yuni

Tender tales that colour the winter are being spun all around the world.

Vintage Christmas Card Design

Happy Merry Christmas from Japan

©︎Aohara Toshiko

Santa Claus depicted in Japan during the Taisho era.

Mitsukoshi magazine cover(1912)

©︎Sugiura Hisui

When wrapping with sincerity.

Ladies' Home Journal magazine cover(1939)

©︎Alfred Charles Parker