On a mountain in Himeji each year a festival is held to gain good luck for the new year and to burn your old new years decorations. It is an all night festival but we went there after work and enjoyed yum soba noodle soup and mochi (rice cakes) and manjyu (steamed bean buns). There was a huge bonfire going and people were throwing their decorations in the fire. You could buy fortunes and choose a ticket out of a box to win a prize. It was an interesting festival with an amazing view of Himeji castle.
The huge bonfire
Lining up for prayers
Where I got my fortune- it was quite good - I will have good love this year!
Hmm not sure of the chances of winning an i-Pod! Most people won snacks or garbage bags - like me!
The amazing view of Himeji castle at night
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