New Year’s Greetings in Japan: Starting the Year Right
“New Year’s greetings” (nenshi no aisatsu) refers to New Year’s greetings in Japan. In business settings, these greetings are exchanged with important clients, customers, and colleagues to express gratitude for the past year and convey hopes for a continued positive relationship in the new year. Key Elements of New Year’s Greetings New Year’s greetings typically include the following: New Year’s well-wishing: Starting with a phrase like “Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu” (Happy New Year). Expressing gratitude: Thanking the recipient for their support during the previous year. Sharing aspirations: Briefly mentioning goals and […]