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Giant Kadomatsu Decorations Rise at Japan's Gokoku Shrine, Expressing New Year Wishes

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:15 JST, January 14, 2026

NIIGATA — Two giant kadomatsu gate decorations, each about 5 meters tall, have been set up at Gokoku Shrine in Niigata. They will remain on display through Thursday.

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