Happy Shogatsu!- Japanese New Year
By: Julie Brnik
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Gifts
On New Year's Day, the Japanese people, just like the rest of the world, also exchange gifts. Children also receive money, which is called
"Otoshidama,"
from their parents, realtives and visitors of their home.