Dec 27, 2022
Japanese New Year Tradition: Oosouji (Big Cleaning)
The Japanese consider it unlucky to drag past baggage, including clutter and dust, into a new year. Oosouji, which translates to “big cleaning,” sees families all over Japan meticulously clean their homes, office spaces, and schools so as to begin the new year on a clean slate. However, it’s not only a matter of cleaning off dust and dirt; the Japanese believe that along with purifying your physical space, you should let go of stagnant memories and past problems to make room for new beginnings and experiences.
