I don't know why the font size got messed up in the last post, but I couldn't change it even after I tried several times. Anyway...This is like a short recap through pics called 'what you need to know about New Year in Japan'. 

During Shogatsu mochi will play a big role, they will be served as food as well as decoration. In the temple people can cook them together to do Zoni.

 During the visit at the nearby shrine there will be serveral cerimonies, so here are some with a little history and other things.