Famous places to welcome New Year (4)

　　(Souce: Xinhua)

Tokyo, Japan

Most New Year’s parties in Tokyo reflect the traditional customs and beliefs surrounding this very important holiday on the Japanese calendar. On the New Year’s Eve, streets and restaurants teem with people, many of them eating buckwheat noodles to ensure health and happiness in the New Year. Temples ring bells as a countdown to midnight, adding a dreamy quality to the celebration.