People try to touch performers doing the lion dance during celebrations for the Lunar New Year at China Town in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, January 29, 2006. The Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the most important holidays for ethnic Chinese. [Reuters]

People celebrate the Lunar New Year at China Town in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, January 29, 2006. The Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the most important holidays for ethnic Chinese. [Reuters]

Participants dressed in Chinese dynasty costumes celebrate the Lunar New Year at China Town in Yokohama, south of Tokyo January 29, 2006. The Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the most important holidays for ethnic Chinese. [Reuters]