Monthly Archives: January 2015

When Japanese people talk about having fun in the snow, we probably think of snowball fignthing, making a snowman, or building or playing in a dome-shaped snow house known as a kamakura. After enjoying the snow, drinking a hot, sweet … Continue reading →

Most Japanese company has New Year’s holiday until today, 4th of January. Tomorrow is the first day of the year ‘ Back to work’

Most department stores in Japan sell lucky bags on January 2nd. The bags usually contain goods that are much more valuable than the price of the bag. A lucky bag is a set of various blind items. In 2005, two … Continue reading →

On New Year’s Day, people visit shrines to pray for happiness and good health. Children are given some money as New Year’s gift. We have a custom to send New Year’s cards to relatives and friends. Many people think receiving greeting … Continue reading →

Happy New Year 2015!