Why ‘Auld Lang Syne’ Plays in Japanese Stores When Closing: A Heartwarming Cultural Tradition
When you think of “Auld Lang Syne” (also known in Japan as Hotaru no Hikari), the image that often comes to mind is a New Year’s Eve countdown, where the song is sung across many countries to mark the passing of time. Yet in Japan, this familiar melody serves a very different purpose. Instead of […]