• S1_ E1 Culture Bite: Japanese New Year's Traditions

  • Jan 5 2024
  • Length: 7 mins
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S1_ E1 Culture Bite: Japanese New Year's Traditions

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  • Culture Bite, a taste of culture! Today, we're exploring Japanese New Year, the highlight of the year. Picture the enticing aroma of osechi-ryori, mochi making, and the promise of a fresh start in the new year.

    My family celebrates this tradition here in America. It makes me ponder the pressures to conform and assimilate, often leaving one's cultural roots behind. Why don't I know more about my Japanese culture? Let's reflect on history. During World War II, some White Americans held hunting licenses to "Kill Japs," a grim reminder of a time when fear and prejudice unfairly targeted Americans of Asian descent.

    Fast forward to today. I am giving you a quick show and tell, shedding light on the surviving fragments of our traditional culture.

    While it may not be riveting, I believe it's through these small shared experiences that we truly learn about each other.
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