Osaka on New Year’s Eve: Why There’s No Countdown

Osaka on New Year’s Eve: Why There’s No Countdown

This video shows New Year’s Eve in Dotonbori, one of Osaka’s most famous districts.
There is no official countdown event and no fireworks, but large crowds still gather as midnight approaches.

People walk across Ebisu Bridge under strict pedestrian rules.
Stopping on the bridge is not allowed, and everyone must keep to the left-hand side while walking.

As there is no official countdown display, people naturally begin counting down together.
When the new year arrives, nothing special happens — no fireworks, no ceremony — just the quiet continuation of the crowd.

This is the real New Year’s Eve atmosphere in Osaka, exactly as it is.

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