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Originally Posted by Polar
I'm pretty sure Japan shuts down over New Years, if your looking for something like Times Square your out of luck, many tourist attractions, shops and restaurants are closed, and getting around can be a pain.
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I have to agree. Unless you know a family in Japan, you will be limited to gaijin bars and temples. New Year's is a family oriented holiday where many shops and businesses close from Jan1 to Jan3.
Kyoto will have events at temples starting at midnight with bell ringing, and foreigners will be hitting the bars in Osaka, so if that helps you decide...