Shogatsu is the Japanese New Year celebrated from January 1st to 3rd. It is a time to be with family, complete tasks, and eat traditional foods. Customs include decorating with kadomatsu, sending nengajo, and giving otoshidama to children. Hatsuhinode and Hatsumode are important events. Shogatsu, or oshogatsu, is the Japanese New Year. Shogatsu is celebrated […]