Japanese New Year 2024 Animal. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the japanese zodiac. In japan, it is customary to send new year’s greeting card called “年賀状(nengajo)”, to family, friends, and business associates.
The omikuji also typically feature the animal of the year, as do g oshuin, large. Upon visiting a shrine or temple (another japanese new year tradition), visitors will see decorations displaying the current year’s zodiac animal.