正月／Shogatsu

Shougatsu Literally means the " first month of " New Year's" days run from the first of January to the third.
The first of January is called Ganjitsu (New Year's day) and is the the first of twelve national holidays in Japan.

Before the end of the year, the Japanese send nengajo ( New Year's Card) to their friend and acquaintances, a custom similar to sending of Christmas Card. these card are not delivered immediately but post office will hold them until the 1st of 1 January when they are delivered all at once.