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A '''kadomatsu''' (門松) is a type of [[Japan]]ese traditional decoration, usually made of [[pine]] and [[bamboo]], which represent longevity and wealth, respectively. Usually placed in front of the house from [[January 1]] until [[January 7]] or [[January 15]], they are considered temporary housing for the the [[kami]] at [[Japanese New Year|New Year]]. Designs for kadomatsu vary depending on region.
A '''kadomatsu''' (門松) is a type of [[Japan]]ese traditional decoration, usually made of [[pine]] and [[bamboo]], which represent longevity and wealth, respectively. Usually placed in front of the house from [[January 1]] until [[January 7]] or [[January 15]], they are considered temporary housing for the [[kami]] at [[Japanese New Year|New Year]]. Designs for kadomatsu vary depending on region.


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Revision as of 15:21, 2 April 2006

A kadomatsu (門松) is a type of Japanese traditional decoration, usually made of pine and bamboo, which represent longevity and wealth, respectively. Usually placed in front of the house from January 1 until January 7 or January 15, they are considered temporary housing for the kami at New Year. Designs for kadomatsu vary depending on region.