TOKYO, Jan 02 (News On Japan) - Across the Kanto region, shrines and scenic spots were bustling with visitors welcoming the New Year, whether by watching the first sunrise or making their first shrine visit of the year.
Before 7 a.m., around 800 people gathered at the Tokyo SkyTree observation deck, aiming to capture the first sunrise on camera. From 350 meters above the ground, the view provided a stunning spectacle.
Source: TBS
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Across the Kanto region, shrines and scenic spots were bustling with visitors welcoming the New Year, whether by watching the first sunrise or making their first shrine visit of the year.
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