Shimenawa (hanging ornaments) or kadomatsu (temporary gates), or both, are everywhere in town.

At the entrance of shops,

hotels,

station kiosks,

Chinese restaurants are not an exception as long as they are in Japan.

This company seems to have made a good business in 2011〓the ornaments look quite expensive!

Oh, this department store put a quite flamboyant and lavish pair of kadomatsu.

look closer…

ah…artificial flowers…  

By the way, is it only me who is still in New Year mood? 

It is a privilege for an unemployed to stretch festive seasons regardless of the calendar!