New Year's or ō-shōgatsu (お正月) is one of the most important and most elaborate of Japan's annual observances. There are regional differences in customs, but what is in common is that homes are decorated at this time, and families gather to spend the holidays together. Shrines and temples are visited, and formal calls to relatives and friends are made. The New Year is officially observed from 1 January through 3 January, when public offices and most companies are closed. In...
Ōshōgatsu (お正月) - Japanese New Year
Ōshōgatsu (お正月) - Japanese New Year