Bytemarks

It's a new years tradition to pop fireworks on new year's eve. This year was dominated by the flare-type and paper-less fireworks. It was fun nevertheless and it didn't even rain.

No New Year's celebration would be complete without mochi pounding. The
stickiness of the rice symbolizes the tight connection amongst family and
community.

Kadomatsu can come in all shapes and sizes. Here's a few with added
dimension.

'Tis the season for making kadomatsu, a Japanese arrangement of bamboo, pine
and decorations. Here is a simple version even a beginner like me can make.