Happy Shogatsu!- Japanese New Year
By: Julie Brnik
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What is Shogatsu?
How it is Celebrated
Decorations
First Sunrise
Shrine and Temple
Food
Games
Cards
Gifts
Further Reading Materials
Do It Yourself
Shogatsu is also known as Oshogatsu
New Year is the most important holiday in Japan. Most businesses shut down from January 1 to January 3, and families typically gather to spend the days together.