The ceremony of pouring cold water in Japan lasted for 400 years，they believe it bless family peace,will also bring good to the local development

Hardy pilgrims plunge in ice baths and pour chilly water over themselves wearing just loin cloths or underwear

High school students hold blocks of ice as they join other bathers to pray for the healthy new year while dipping in a cold water tub at a park by Teppozu Inari Shinto Shrine

Let us take part in ritual and pray for a healthy new year