What My Family Does on New Year's Day in Japan
BeginnerJapan & Culture
New Year's Day in Japan
The most important holiday for my family
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Hello, everyone. In Japan, New Year's Day is a very special day. Today, I'll tell you what my family does on January first.
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01New Year's Day in Japan
Hello, everyone. In Japan, New Year's Day is a very special day. Today, I'll tell you what my family does on January first.
02In the Morning
In the morning, we say "Happy New Year" to each other. Then we eat osechi. Osechi is a special New Year's meal in beautiful boxes.
03Around Noon
Around noon, we visit a shrine near our house. We pray for a good year. I also buy a small paper fortune to see my luck.
04In the Afternoon
In the afternoon, we read New Year's cards from our friends. Children also get otoshidama. It is a gift of money in a small envelope.
05Conclusion
New Year's Day is calm, happy, and full of food. It is my favorite day of the year. Thank you for listening.
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