The modern Japanese calendar is the same as the US and Europe, with the New Year beginning on 1 January. Until 1873, they used the same lunar calendar as the Chinese do.
Oshōgatsu is the Japanese New Year which is usually celebrated on the 1st of January every year.
Japanese new year is the most special event of the year in Japan.
The celebration of Japanese New Year is anticipated by many individuals worldwide each year. In 2014, the Japanese New Year will begin on Wednesday, January 1.
osetsu ryouri
Go party
usually
Japanese wear kimono on new years day
the kimono is mainly worn on Japanese new year
Since 1873, the Japanese New Year has been according to the Gregorian calendar. New Years Day is January 1. However, it used to follow the Lunar New Year which varies from year to year around the end of January.
'Akemashite omedetou.'
Tiger
It is 正月
The Japanese like to consume a lot of alcohol on New Year's Eve.