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James Rainsford's avatar

Have a happy new year 😊

Curious Ordinary's avatar

Thank you James. Wishing you a happy new year too.

BarkingTreesBite's avatar

Great work, happy new year

Curious Ordinary's avatar

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. Happy New Year!

Aoeife Aisling's avatar

Thank you for this excellent piece. It was fascinating, highly informative and immensely fun to read. The selected art was amazing. Many thanks for writing and sharing it with us.

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

Curious Ordinary's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words Aoeife, I'm very happy that you enjoyed the post and the art. Sometimes I think that I go a bit over the top with the art so I'm glad to hear when other people enjoy it as much as I do. I wish you all the best for a wonderful New Year too.

Secrets from Japan and Beyond's avatar

Great print digging as always. Love the fox fire and namihage ones.

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Curious Ordinary's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and for your comment. I had lots of fun discovering art for this one, there was so much to choose from! I hope you have a fabulous New Year too.

Marianne's avatar

Sending wishes for a happy and healthy New Year ahead! Thank you so much for sharing this piece highlighting historical traditions and tales of folklore marking a year's endings and new beginnings. My son and I enjoyed reading your article and revisiting some of the locations you have mentioned. Thanks for a fun read and again, best wishes for the upcoming new year!

Curious Ordinary's avatar

Thank you so much for reading Marianne, and for your kind words. I'm so glad you and your son enjoyed the article. Best wishes to you both for a wonderful new year.

Debbie Liu's avatar

Here's to dreaming Fujisan on New Year's Day night!!!

Curious Ordinary's avatar

Yes, I'm hoping so too. 🤞

Rosy Pedrini's avatar

I wish you a Great 2026!

Curious Ordinary's avatar

Thank you, all the best for a wonderful new year.