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10 NEW YEAR DESTINATIONS

JAPAN: THE GETAWAY: Head to Japan to attend a traditional bonenkai party. Held at the end of December, these get-togethers are literally "year-forgetting parties," held so that in January the celebrant's psyche is free and clear of whatever misfortunes may have occurred in the previous 12 months.

IN THE PICTURE: Transparent white balloons are released to mark the new year at the Zojoji temple in Tokyo(Pic: Getty)

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