The number of people killed in traffic accidents in Japan last year was less than 4000 for the first time in 67 years.

People in southwest Japan start the new year with an ancient ball ritual said to bring good luck.

People in northern Japan seek to have their prayers answered at the ancient Dai Bonten festival.

Young adults celebrate Coming of Age Day in disaster-struck parts of Japan.

Japan's Imperial family celebrates the New Year.

This is how Japan is celebrating the New Year across the nation.

This is how the New Year Countdown looked like in Shibuya.