For other traditions of celebrating the lunar new year, see Lunar New Year.
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Japanese New Year (Oshōgatsu)
The kadomatsu is a traditional decoration for the new year holiday.
Official name
Shōgatsu (正月) or Oshōgatsu
Also called
New year
Observed by
Japan
Type
Cultural
Significance
Celebrates the new year
Observances
Holiday
Begins
December 31/January 1
Ends
January 4
Date
January 1
Next time
1 January 2025 (2025-01-01)
Frequency
annual
Related to
New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Korean New Year, Vietnamese New Year, Mongolian New Year, Tibetan New Year
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