How Japan’s year-end cleaning ritual ‘Ōsōji’ refreshes homes and minds and how you can practice it too |
The Japanese tradition of Ōsōji, or “big cleaning,” is a ritual that extends far beyond ordinary housekeeping, serving as a deliberate preparation for the New Year. Conducted in late December, the practice involves thoroughly tidying, decluttering, and refreshing homes, workplaces, and communal spaces, creating a sense of order and readiness for the months ahead. Ōsōji…