Which event do Japanese people relate most with family?
New Years
How do you say, "Happy New Year" in Japanese?
あけまして おめでとう ございます
What type of noodle is eaten at New Years and what rule must you obey?
Soba; do not break the noodles as you eat them
What do people receive from family and friends on New Years' Day?
New Years postcards called ねんがじょう.
Why are public Christmas decorations becoming fewer and fewer as the years go on?
a) to save energy after a significant earthquake in 2016 b) budget constraints
What is the common theme with New Years postcards?
They feature the new animal zodiac for the year.
List two ways Japanese people may choose to celebrate New Years.
a) Stay at home and watch NY TV programs b) visit a temple and/or shrine c) celebrate western-style
What happens to Tokyo trains at New Years?
They run non-stop for 24 hours.
When does Tokyo become really quiet and why?
New Years; people return to their hometowns to spend time with their families
Maru or Batsu: Two popular meals at New Years are Osechi and KFC.
Batsu
Which event is more important in Japan, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Christmas Eve
Describe the New Years' meal, おせち.
It looks similar to おべんとう; it is beautifully presented; the foods represent a special meaning
What date in January does the Japanese emperor appear to the public and where can you see him?
2nd January; the Imperial Palace
What is the animal zodiac for 2023 and how do you say it in Japanese?
Rabbit; うさぎ
What do Japanese households do at the end of the year?
They clean their homes.
Japanese people tend to spend Christmas Eve with who?
A date!
Maru or Batsu: Christmas is a HUGE deal in Japan.
Batsu
At New Years children receive おとしだま. What is おとしだま?
It is money given in an envelope.