An annual fire ritual takes place at Naritasan Shinshoji temple to wrap up the year.

A reclining Buddha in Fukuoka Prefecture gets an annual year-end dusting.

Two crystal Christmas tree are on display at Hakone, southwest of Tokyo.

Tokyo's Yomiuri Land attracts visitors with illuminations of bamboos, Japanese umbrellas and roller coaster.

Shipping of traditional New Year decorations "Kadomatsu" peaks in Yokohama.

Nearly 5 million LED light bulbs illuminate Ashikaga Flower Park.

Imperial Household Agency staff prepare traditional potted plants to be used as decoration in the New Year period.

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Subway operator Tokyo Metro shows workers installing gates on a platform at Ueno Station on the Hibiya Line.