明けましておめでとうございます！Happy New Year!

Did you send your nengajō (年賀状 - New Year's cards) already? If not, there's still a bit of time!

The tradition of nengajō (年賀状), or New Year's cards, in Japan dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868). Initially, these cards were used primarily among the nobility and samurai class as a way to send greetings and convey well wishes for the New Year.