Discover essential tips, phrases, and traditions for Hatsumode, Japan's New Year's shrine visit, including omamori types, omikuji rankings, and etiquette!

Start the new year with purpose! Learn about New Year’s resolutions, common goals in Japan, and tips to set achievable targets. Make 2025 your best year yet!

Celebrate the New Year with Japan's tradition of the first sunrise. Discover tips, popular spots, and the joy of starting your year positively!

Learn essential Japanese phrases like よいお年を & 明けましておめでとうございます to wish a Happy New Year and embrace cultural traditions!

Discover Japan's year-end cleaning tradition to refresh your home and mind, clear negativity, and welcome the new year with a clean and positive space!

Discover how Christmas is celebrated in Japan! From KFC traditions to illuminations, learn about the unique customs that make Japanese Christmas special.