On New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, the weather was fine, and shrines and temples in Kyoto City were crowded with worshippers for the first time of the year. In the refreshing air of the new year, people quietly put their hands together and prayed for good health and safety in their homes.

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Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.