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NHK broadcasted the Superbowl each year (in Japanese) and there was no way I could miss it.
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One of the family members might even wear a mask to dress up as an Oni. Then the door is shut and the Oni and evil spirits are locked out.
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O-kashi Sweets Japan by Japan Tacom in Little Tokyo is a special pop-up where you can sample to your hearts content.
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. I had the honor of performing on my birthday/NYE in Little Tokyo for Oomisoka for the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California and the Japan Expo Foundation.
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The holiday was established in 1948 to congratulate 20-year-old men and women and encourage them to realize that they are adults.
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Nageru means “to throw”