-=Explanations=-

New Year:
Kagamimochi---A new year's decoration. "Mochi" is Japanese food made from rice.
Shimenawa-----A new year's decoration.
Kadomatsu-----New year's decorations. put to both sides of the entrance.
Kakizome------A new year's writing.
Osechi---------A new year's dish.
Zouni----------A new year's soup include Mochi.
Otoso----------A new year's medicinal liquor.
Otoshidama-----A new year's present for children.
Hamaya--------A new year's talisman.
Shishimai------A new year's event.
Fukuwarai------A new year's game.
Hagoita--------A new year's game.

Setsubun:
(The eve of the beginning of spring. February 3.)
Mamemaki------Throwing the soybeans to drive out the Oni.
Oni------------The Japanese demon.

Winter:
Otedama-------Japanese dibs.
Koma----------A Japanese top.
Tako-----------A Japanese kite.
Mari-----------A Japanese ball.
Karuta---------Japanese card game.
Hibachi--------A Japanese brazier.
Kotatsu--------A Japanese heating.
Yutanpo--------A Japanese hot-water bottle.
Mochi----------A Japanese food made from rice.
Yukidaruma-----A snow man.
Yukiusagi-------A snow rabbit.
Kamakura-------A snow dome.
Yosenabe-------A Japanese winter dish. 
Oshiruko--------A Japanese winter sweet.


