USC libraries,

If you would like to know about Japanese current affair, this USC libraries may help.


http://libguides.usc.edu/content.php?pid=38436&search_terms=japanese

New Year in Japan ( in Japanese "O-Shogatsu")

O-Shogatsu, 

It is pronounced “Oh-show-ga-tsu” . This means “New Year.” in Japan.

There are lots of New Year’s traditions across Japan. 

As a tourist in Japan, maybe the most outstanding large scale tradition is most likely that of “Hatsumode.”

This means the tradition of paying a New Year day pilgrimage to local Shinto or (Buddhist) shrine to show appreciation and also ask for a New Year’s blessing.

Greetings!

Thank you for visiting my Japan Discovery site. Season's greetings on this Merry Christmas and hope your next year will be happy and wonderful for you.