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 calendar, on January 1 of each year, New Year's Day (元日, Ganjitsu).

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 are traditionally viewed as completely separate, with each new year providing a fresh start.

Dec 20, 2021 · Called "oshogatsu" in Japanese, the New Year period is one of the longest holiday seasons in Japan, and most people will be off work for around a week or so. This allows them the opportunity to visit family members that they may not have had the chance to see during the year.

Dec 30, 2023 · Japanese New Year, called 正月 (Shougatsu), is most important annual event in Japan with many significant traditions attached to it. Learn the importance of the Japanese New Year and how it is celebrated.

Jan 1, 2023 · Shōgatsu, or New Year, is Japan’s most important holiday, combining traditions and customs expressing gratitude for the past year and ensuring health and prosperity in the months ahead. Many ...

Dec 23, 2024 · Foreign visitors to Japan during the New Year period can find it a unique time to witness some traditional events, but it is worth planning ahead and understanding how transport, shrines and opening hours to regular attractions may be disrupted.

Dec 30, 2022 · Japanese New Year (Shogatsu or Oshogatsu お正月) is the most important holiday in Japan. Since 1873, during the Meiji era, the official New Year has been celebrated on January 1st due to Western influence, rather than the New Year based on the lunar calendar (also known as Lunar New Year).

Dec 30, 2023 · From welcoming the first sunrise to enjoying the traditional Osechi Ryori meals, discover the essential elements that make Shogatsu a truly exceptional time of the year in Japan.

Nov 23, 2021 · Come ganjitsu (元日 / がんじつ) or New Year’s Day, people watch the first sunrise, visit shrines and temples, and eat good food together. That’s only the gist of it! There’s so much more to Japanese new year traditions, decorations, …

Dec 29, 2024 · The New Year period in Japan, known as “Oshogatsu,” is a unique time when tradition and modernity blend. Here’s a guide to help travelers make the most of this fascinating season. New Year’s Eve (Omisoka) Joya no Kane (New Year’s Eve Bell Ringing) On New Year’s Eve, many temples ring their bells 108 times, a […]