Did you know?: New Year’s one of Japan’s longest holidays

Did you know?: New Year’s one of Japan’s longest holidays
During the New Year’s period, oshogatsu, one of Japan’s most important and longest holidays, is celebrated. The bustling Japanese economy practically comes to a standstill, schools, companies and shops close down, and trains, planes and highways are packed as millions make their way to their hometowns or other travel destinations.
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