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正月Shōgatsu (New Year)
The Japanese New Year (正月, Shōgatsu) is an annual festival that takes place in Japan. Since 1873, the official Japanese New Year has been celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar, on January 1 of each year, New Year's Day (元日, Ganjitsu).
Prior to 1872, traditional events of the Japanese New Year were celebrated on the first day of the year on the modern Tenpō calendar, the last official lunisolar calendar.
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What is Shōgatsu (New Year)?
The Japanese New Year (正月, Shōgatsu) is an annual festival that takes place in Japan.
Where can I see Shōgatsu (New Year)?
Places on Torii Guide where it is mentioned include: Hama-rikyū Gardens, Sumiyoshi Taisha.
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