This is a cartoon representation of a Japanese "kadomatu" which is a traditional New Years decoration. It is kind of culturally equivalent to a Christmas tree in the West japanese kadomatsu new years Kadomatsu
Kadomatsu' is a decorative bamboo thing that is put up in Japan around New Years. It is similar in size to a western Christmas tree and it is put in similar places outside. (Although it isn't ever put in living rooms!) This is a symbol of New Years, in a Japanese way japan bamboo culture Japanese New Years - Kadomatsu
This is a cartoon representation of a Japanese "kadomatu" which is a traditional New Years decoration. It is kind of culturally equivalent to a Christmas tree in the West. 門松 kadomatsu japanese Kadomatsu
This is a cartoon representation of a Japanese "kadomatu" which is a traditional New Years decoration. It is kind of culturally equivalent to a Christmas tree in the West. holiday & seasonal 門松 new year Kadomatsu