I visited a trade fair and attended the opening ceremony.
The event was officiating by Kagami Biraki (opening a sake barrel), instead of ribbon cutting.
Guests wore Happi (summer festival coat) and used a kiduchi (wooden hammer) to open a barrel.
Kagami Biraki will be performed to congratulate a success.
Of course, we can drink sake.
Sake will bring good luck!
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