‘Year of the Snake’ Goods Slither into Market; Eye-Catching Decorations, Mouthwatering Sweets Go on Sale

By Sanae Nokura / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
13:30 JST,
January 3, 2025
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, and companies have released products and sweets featuring the fearsome reptile, which is a symbol of new beginnings due to its nature of shedding and regrowing its skin.
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