Learn the difference between お〜 and ご〜 honorific prefixes in Japanese, with simple rules, common examples, exceptions, and polite phrases you can use naturally.

Making mochi with grandparents during New Year, enjoying kinako, anko, ozoni, yakimochi, and warm family traditions bringing comfort and happy memories in Japan ❤️!!!

Struggling with Japanese dates? Learn how to say years, months, and days (年・月・日) with simple examples and practice exercises.

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!

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.

Learn how Japanese people spend Omisoka (New Year’s Eve), including family time, TV shows, Joya no Kane, and Toshikoshi soba traditions.