During Japanese New Year?

Have you ever wondered how Japanese people celebrate the New Year? From the last days of December to the first few days of January, Japan is full of unique customs, delicious food, and fun family activities. In this video, I’ll take you through:
▶︎Year-End Preparations – Cleaning, decorations, and making mochi
▶︎New Year’s Eve (Ōmisoka) – Purification rituals, Toshikoshi Soba, and Joya no Kane
▶︎New Year’s Day (Oshōgatsu, Gantan and Ganjitsu) – Hatsuhinode (first sunrise), Nengajō (New Year cards), Ozoni, Otoshidama, and Otoso
▶︎Sanganichi (First 3 Days) – first shrine visit (Hatsumōde), lucky items, first dreams, calligraphy, shopping, and traditional New Year games
I’ll also share some fun Japanese New Year games!
Discover why New Year in Japan is not just a holiday—it’s a time of family, reflection, luck, and tradition passed down for centuries.

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【Citations】
・Video by Coverr-Free-Footage via Pixabay
・Video by Kanenori via Pixabay
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・National Diet Library Digital Collection: https://www.ndl.go.jp/en/

【Chapters】

0:00 — Intro
0:42 — Year-End in Japan: Nenmatsu (年末)
1:04 — Why We Prepare for the New Year: Toshigami-sama (年神様)
1:28 — Three New Year Decorations: Kadomatsu (門松🎍), Shimenawa (しめ縄), Kagami Mochi (鏡餅)
1:54 — Traditional Mochi Pounding in Japan
3:17 — Hagoita (羽子板): Traditional New Year Paddles
3:29 — Year-End Preparations & a Day to Avoid: December 29
3:38 — Preparing New Year Foods: Osechi (おせち)
4:24 — The Final Day of the Year: Ōmisoka (大晦日)
4:39 — Year-End Purification Ritual: Toshikoshi no Ōharae (年越しの大祓)
4:49 — New Year’s Eve Food: Toshikoshi Soba (年越し蕎麦)
5:16 — How I Spend Ōmisoka: Kōhaku Uta Gassen & Yuku Toshi Kuru Toshi
5:57 — The Silent Night of New Year’s Eve: Joya no Kane (除夜の鐘) & the Meaning of Bonno (煩悩)
6:45 — Welcoming the New Year: Shrine or Home?
7:15 — What Happens on the Morning of January 1st in Japan: Gantan (元旦)
7:26 — The First Sunrise of the Year: Hatsuhinode (初日の出)
7:47 — First Thing to Do on New Year’s Morning: Nengajō (年賀状)
8:07 — We’re Not Supposed to Cook… But We Do: New Year Soup Ozōni (お雑煮)
8:35 — Grilled Mochi & the Origin of New Year’s Gifts: Otoshidama (お年玉)
9:55 — New Year’s Herbal Sake: Otoso (お屠蘇)
10:15 — Life During the First Three Days of the New Year: Sanganichi (三が日
10:35 — First Shrine Visit of the Year: Hatsumōde (初詣) & How to Pray
11:20 — Paper Fortunes: Omikuji (おみくじ)
11:53 — Lucky Charms & Wishes: Omamori (お守り) & Ema (絵馬)
12:06 — Lucky Items for the New Year: Engimono (縁起物)
12:24 — Japanese Lion Dance: Shishimai (獅子舞)
12:47 — First Dream of the Year: Hatsuyume (初夢) & Three Lucky Dream Symbols
13:23 — New Year Goals: Hōfu(抱負) & First Calligraphy: Kakizome (書き初め)
13:38 — New Year Shopping Excitement: Hatsuuri (初売り) & Fukubukuro (福袋)
14:01 — Traditional Japanese New Year Games: Hyakunin Isshu(百人一首), Karuta(カルタ), Fukuwarai(福笑い), Sugoroku(すごろく), Hanetsuki(羽付き), & Tako-age(凧揚げ)
15:28 — What Makes Japanese New Year Unique & How to Invite Good Luck
16:39 — Closing & Future Video Announcement