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{{more images|locations that they appear in, | {{more images|locations that they appear in, similar to [[Festive tree]]'s location section}} | ||
[[File:MKT Kadomatsu.png|thumb|A kadomatsu as seen on [[GCN Dino Dino Jungle]]]] | [[File:MKT Kadomatsu.png|thumb|A kadomatsu as seen on [[GCN Dino Dino Jungle]]]] | ||
'''{{wp|Kadomatsu}}''' are traditional Japanese New Year decorations that are said to attract good luck. They consist of several tree cuttings, mainly bamboo stalks and pines, bound together with straw rope. They | '''{{wp|Kadomatsu}}''' are traditional Japanese New Year decorations that are said to attract good luck. They consist of several tree cuttings, mainly bamboo stalks and pines, bound together with straw rope. They are similar in function to the [[festive tree]]s that appeared in prior tours. Kadomatsu have appeared in the following tours: | ||
*[[New Year's Tour (2020)]] | |||
*[[New Year's 2021 Tour]], starting from January 2021 | |||
*[[New Year's 2022 Tour]], starting from January 2022 | |||
*[[New Year's Tour (2022–2023)]]<!--, starting from January 2023--> | |||
Kadomatsu are placed around arches, entrances and [[Finish Line (object)|finish lines]] and are usually colored white with a single Japanese character. When a driver gets near a kadomatsu, they can hear a dulcimer. In the 2020 New Year's Tour and the New Year's 2022 Tour, kadomatsu bounced and gave bonus points when hit with an offensive item or when driven into while [[Invincible Mario|invincible]] or [[Mega Mario|Mega]], with the action being displayed as "Happy New Year!", and it also gave an [[event token]] in the New Year's 2022 Tour. Hitting a kadomatsu in the New Year's 2021 Tour did not grant bonus points, display the action, or give event tokens. | Kadomatsu are placed around arches, entrances and [[Finish Line (object)|finish lines]] and are usually colored white with a single Japanese character. When a driver gets near a kadomatsu, they can hear a dulcimer. In the 2020 New Year's Tour and the New Year's 2022 Tour, kadomatsu bounced and gave bonus points when hit with an offensive item or when driven into while [[Invincible Mario|invincible]] or [[Mega Mario|Mega]], with the action being displayed as "Happy New Year!", and it also gave an [[event token]] in the New Year's 2022 Tour. Hitting a kadomatsu in the New Year's 2021 Tour did not grant bonus points, display the action, or give event tokens. |
Revision as of 16:39, December 23, 2022
Kadomatsu are traditional Japanese New Year decorations that are said to attract good luck. They consist of several tree cuttings, mainly bamboo stalks and pines, bound together with straw rope. They are similar in function to the festive trees that appeared in prior tours. Kadomatsu have appeared in the following tours:
- New Year's Tour (2020)
- New Year's 2021 Tour, starting from January 2021
- New Year's 2022 Tour, starting from January 2022
- New Year's Tour (2022–2023)
Kadomatsu are placed around arches, entrances and finish lines and are usually colored white with a single Japanese character. When a driver gets near a kadomatsu, they can hear a dulcimer. In the 2020 New Year's Tour and the New Year's 2022 Tour, kadomatsu bounced and gave bonus points when hit with an offensive item or when driven into while invincible or Mega, with the action being displayed as "Happy New Year!", and it also gave an event token in the New Year's 2022 Tour. Hitting a kadomatsu in the New Year's 2021 Tour did not grant bonus points, display the action, or give event tokens.
Profiles
Mario Kart Tour
- Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "Japan's most famous city is back for for another lap with the Tokyo Blur 2 course. Those traditional kadomatsu decorations aren't just for show—hitting them with an item is a great way to rack up some extra points!"[1]
Gallery
A common badge depicting a kadomatsu
The Today's Challenge badge of the New Year's 2022 Tour depicting a kadomatsu
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | 門松[?] Kadomatsu |
Kadomatsu | |
Chinese (simplified) | 门松[?] Ménsōng |
Kadomatsu | |
Chinese (traditional) | 門松[?] Ménsōng |
Kadomatsu |