Happy Shogatsu!- Japanese New Year
By: Julie Brnik
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New Year's Cards
A very popular custom is the sending of New Year's cards, which are specially marked to be delievered on January 1. It is not uncommon for one person to send out several dozens of cards to friends, relatives and co-workers.