Sat, Jan
06

First Shrine Visit of the New Year with WeLearn

2:00pm – 4:00pm
Free

Kick off the year on a positive note and join a special group visit to a local shrine in Akihabara.

Join the event here and follow WeLearn on Instagram.

What to expect

Hatsumōde in Japanese is the first shrine or temple visit of the year and has great importance in Japan. If you are unsure of the customs or just want to embrace the New Year in a friendly and welcoming environment, then join the WeLearn Community on January 6.

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Feel free to invite your friends and family to join this special occasion. Everyone will first meet at the WeLearn Cafe at 2 p.m. before heading off to the shrine.

How to join

This event is completely free, but you will need to register for a free trial on the WeLearn website to join. You’ll only need to input your email and you can quit at any time.

After your two-month free trial has ended, you can then choose to pay for each event (¥1,100 each) or pay the same amount every month to join as many events as you want.

There are no hidden fees or automatic charges during the trial period.

For further details and information on how to register, please check out the website.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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