Kadomatsu (門松; "gate pine ") are traditional Japanese decorations made for the New Year. They are a type of yorishiro, or objects intended to welcome ancestral spirits or kami of the harvest. [1]

Dec 31, 2025 · Kadomatsu is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Japanese New Year. Seen across Japan at the end of December and beginning of January, this traditional …

Dec 31, 2025 · These traditional ornaments are called Kadomatsu (門松), and they play an important role in Japanese New Year culture. What Is Kadomatsu? Kadomatsu is a traditional …

Dec 30, 2025 · The kadomatsu, once taken home, is supposed to be placed a doorway in late December through Jan. 7 to welcome the new year. It also represents a time of reflection and …

Jan 3, 2024 · Kadomatsu, which literally means “gate pine,” is a traditional Japanese decoration placed in pairs in front of homes and businesses to welcome ancestral spirits or gods of …

May 26, 2023 · Kadomatsu is one of Japan’s traditional cultures, with rich meanings embedded in its decorations. As an adornment to celebrate the arrival of the new year with the gods, …

Dec 16, 2020 · Kadomatsu is a decoration with three cut pieces of bamboo and pine for the Japanese New Year’s holiday. After Christmas, you will see this decoration at the entrances of …

Japan loves its New Year’s decorations. It’s reminiscent of western Christmas decorations, something to bring verdant cheer to grey winters. Just after Christmas, the New Year’s …

Dec 3, 2024 · Kadomatsu are paired bamboo and pine decorations that are set to the left and right of the entrance ways of a building in order to invite the god of the New Year …

Dec 26, 2025 · In Japan, the days leading up to the New Year are not about rushing forward — they are about preparing the threshold. One of the most recognizable signs of this preparation …