Kadomatsu (kadomatsu - 門松)

Kadomatsu (pine gate) is a New Year decoration made of pine and bamboo with various other plants or ornaments. Pairs are placed in front of houses to welcome good spirits.

Kadomatsu pair at the entrance of a museum in Niigata [source]

Detail of the ornaments of a kadomatsu [source]

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadomatsu

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