Japanese New Year 2025

Japanese New Year 2025. Find out the dates of all 2025 public holidays in japan, including national and prefectural holidays. January, marking the start of a new year, is a significant month for the japanese as it symbolizes a fresh beginning.

Learn about the history, tradition and etiquette of nengajo, the custom of sending new year’s cards in japan. They include “joya no kane,” the ringing of temple bells 108 times to purify the soul, “hatsumode,” visiting shrines or.