which signaled a major political transformation in Japan, the country adopted the 365-day, January-to-December Gregorian calendar, placing the civil and cultural Japanese New Year on Jan. 1.

Some of these foods, each with its own history and meaning, have come to be associated with the New Year's celebrations. Learn about five beautiful traditional Japanese foods for the New Year ...

The Wallens usually celebrate Japanese New Year with ozoni, a Japanese soup featuring rice cakes (mochi) and vegetables. Wallen said the festival’s traditional dances are a unique draw too ...

The Tohoku region has become an increasingly popular destination among tourists from countries and regions that observed the ...

"I immediately thought of nengajyo, as December is typically the month that the Japanese will write and ... messages to their loved ones through a new year’s postcard,” says Lam.

We encourage visitors to purchase general admission tickets prior to arriving at the museum. An admission ticket guarantees entry, but visitors interested in joining the Bell-Ringing Ceremony must ...

As the clock strikes midnight Dec. 31, the world starts to celebrate the New Year. This celebration often includes traditions ...

HEALTH-CONSCIOUS diners preferring quality natural ingredients can celebrate at Washoku Japanese Restaurant this Lunar New Year. With a focus on healthy ingredients, the restaurant has elevated ...

Japanese department stores have unveiled their lineups of "fukubukuro" lucky bags that they will offer for the New Year's holiday season. Amid rising prices, many will feature daily food staples ...