Preparing for New years:)
Christmas was over and new years is coming.
In Japan, we have many things to welcome it.
For example, we put this decoration(called Shimekazari) at the door.
"Shimekazari" is a twisted straw rope with fern leaves,
an orange and other items of good omen.
It is generally hung on doors during the New Year holidays
and served as a charm against evil spirits.
(http://haradakun.cool.ne.jp/nihonbunka/newyear_special.html)
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