Jakarta, January 8th, 2026 — At Farida Law Office (FLO), the turn of the year is not marked by a single celebration, but by a meaningful two-part tradition rooted in Japanese culture: Bounenkai and Shinnenkai. In Japan, Bounenkai (忘年会) means “a gathering to forget the year,” while Shinnenkai (新年会) means “a gathering to welcome the new year.” These traditions are commonly observed as structured moments of reflection, release, renewal, and collective intention-setting. Over the