The Japanese New Year (正月, Shōgatsu) is an annual festival that takes place in Japan. Since 1873, the official Japanese New Year has been celebrated according to the Gregorian …

Shōgatsu, public holiday observed in Japan on January 1–3 (though celebrations sometimes last for the entire week), marking the beginning of a new calendar year. On the eve of the new …

New Year (正月, shōgatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Most businesses shut down from January 1 to January 3, and families typically gather to spend the days together. Years …

May 23, 2024 · Shogatsu, or oshogatsu, is the Japanese New Year. Shogatsu is celebrated from the first through the third of January. As a national Japanese holiday, Shogatsu is a time to be …

Dec 31, 2023 · New Year's (Shogatsu or Oshogatsu, お正月) is considered the most important holiday in Japan. The term "Oshogatsu" is a combination of two words: "o," which means …

Dec 30, 2020 · Japanese New Year or Shogatsu (正月) is one of Japan’s most important holidays. New Year’s has been celebrated on January 1 st in accordance with the Gregorian calendar …

Aug 23, 2024 · In Denmark, people leap into the New Year by jumping off their chairs at midnight to avoid bad luck! And Japan has their own New Year’s traditions too. The Japanese New …

Dec 26, 2023 · As dawn breaks over Mount Fuji, Japan welcomes Shogatsu, the New Year, with ancient traditions and vibrant festivities. For the Japanese, this isn’t just a new year; it’s a fresh …

Jan 1, 2023 · Shōgatsu is the most significant event on the Japanese calendar. Customs, traditional dishes, and other aspects of the holiday vary widely throughout Japan, with …

Oct 9, 2017 · Sea tangle roll (kobumaki) is "Happiness" (yorokobu). Shogatsu are considered the most important holidays for the Japanese.