Japanese New Year Day 2024.04.082024.04.22 Created by SHINTA+ Have you ever experienced Japanese New Year? New Year is one of Japan’s most important holidays that is filled with vibrant events and wonderful traditions. Challenge yourself with a quiz and learn about this special holiday. 1 / 9 What greeting is commonly used after the New Year has begun? Yoi Otoshi-wo Akemashite Omedetou Oyasumi Nasai Oniwa soto In Japanese, 'Akemashite Omedetou' is a common New Year's greeting. Adding 'Gozaimasu' at the end makes it more formal. In casual messaging, like on messaging apps, it's often shortened to 'Ake-Ome'. 2 / 9 In Japan, there is a custom of giving children New Year's money. What is this custom called? Ohineri Obon-dama Nagesen Otoshi-dama The money given to children during New Year is called 'Otoshidama'. Cash is typically given by parents, grandparents, and relatives. It's not common to receive it from non-relatives. 3 / 9 What is the name of the small envelope used to hold 'Otoshidama'? Neko-bukuro Pochi-bukuro Ike-bukuro Shugi-bukuro The small envelope used to hold 'Otoshidama' is called a 'pochibukuro'. It's common to fold three brand new bills and put them inside when giving it. Various designs of pochibukuro are sold before New Year's. 4 / 9 In Japan, there is a custom called 'Hatsumoude' where people visit during the New Year. Where do people typically visit for 'Hatsumoude'? Mountain Beach Department store Shrine or temple During the New Year, visiting shrines or temples is called 'Hatsumoude'. Families and friends visit shrines or temples together, praying for happiness in the upcoming year. New Year's brings bustling crowds to historic shrines and temples. 5 / 9 Which shrine or temple gathers the most New Year's visitors in Japan? Meiji Jingu shrine Senso-ji temple Shimogamo shrine Sumiyoshi taisha shrine Meiji Shrine in Tokyo is the shrine that attracts the most visitors during the New Year. Crowds begin to gather from New Year's Eve, and approximately three million people visit for Hatsumoude during the first three days of the New Year. 6 / 9 What is one of the traditional New Year's foods in Japan called 'Osechi Ryori'? A B C D Osechi Ryori is an essential part of Japanese New Year's cuisine. It's common to arrange various dishes in square lacquered boxes called 'Jubako'. Each dish holds significance and is imbued with wishes for the new year. 7 / 9 On January 1st and 2nd, there are three things traditionally considered auspicious if they appear in your first dream of the year: Mount Fuji, a hawk, and what's the third one? Gold Snow Sun Eggplant First dreams are considered auspicious omens for the new year, and it's believed that dreaming of something fortunate foretells a good year ahead. Among them, Mount Fuji, a hawk, and an eggplant have been traditionally regarded as particularly auspicious. 8 / 9 What is typically included as a bonus item in New Year's greeting cards called 'Nengajo'? Discount vouchers Movie ticket Lottery Vegetables Japanese postal service-issued New Year's greeting cards come with lottery tickets. Each postcard is assigned a number, and a draw is held in mid-January, with prizes including cash and stamps. 9 / 9 On January 2nd and 3rd, a traditional New Year's event, the university ekiden relay race, takes place. Where does this race typically happen? Tokyo - Nikko Tokyo - Hakone Around Biwako lake Tokyo - Kyoto The 'Hakone Ekiden,' a relay race between Tokyo and Hakone, has become a New Year's tradition. With over 100 years of history, every leg of the race is televised. Along the route, many spectators gather to cheer on the runners. Your score is Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz
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