January 6, 2026
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Never Get Japanese Dates Wrong Again: 年・月・日 Made Simple
Struggling with Japanese dates? Learn how to say years, months, and days (年・月・日) with simple examples and practice exercises.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2026
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福袋 – The Joy of Japan’s New Year Lucky Bags
Discover what fukubukuro are—Japan’s popular New Year lucky bags. Learn what’s inside, when to buy them, and why they’re so exciting and fun!
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2026
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Are You Saying It Right? How to Say “Congratulations” in Japanese
Learn how to say “おめでとうございます” naturally in Japanese, from casual friends to formal business, New Year greetings, and special life events.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2026
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三が日 – How Japanese People Start the New Year
Learn about 三が日 (Sanganichi), the first three days of the New Year in Japan, including traditions like hatsumode, osechi, and kakizome, in easy Japanese. 🎍
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2026
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Special Ways to Count Years in Japan : 元号 and 干支
Discover how Japan names years using 元号 and 干支. Learn the era system, zodiac animals, and how Japanese people talk about the year.
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