Celebrating Ōmisoka: Japanese New Year’s Eve Traditions
Explore Japanese New Year’s Eve traditions, from toshikoshi soba and temple bell rituals to shrine visits and festive customs across Tokyo.
6 Healthy New Year Resolutions
The New Year is a great time to make positive changes in your life. Starting the year off with a resolution can help you stay motivated and on track throughout the year. If you’re looking for healthy resolutions to make this New Year, here are six to consider.
Things You Should Know about Japanese New Year’s Greetings
During the holiday season, people around the world exchange greeting cards to wish their loved ones a Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah. In Japan, this tradition is reflected in nengajo, or Japanese New Year’s greeting cards.
New Year’s Superstitions in Japan
To give you a little more insight into shogatsu, GoConnect has put together a short list of some traditional beliefs that have grown up around this major Japanese holiday.
The True Meaning Behind Osechi Foods
This arrangement of small dishes is the most important meal of the year because each dish is said to bring a different benefit to you in the year to come. Here are the hidden meanings behind each dish.