Ganjitsu (Japanese New Year) In cultures across the world the beginning of the year is a time of celebration. Many settings enjoy celebrating the Chinese New Year, but equivalent celebrations from other communities rarely attract the same attention. Like Hogmanay, Ganjitsu, the Japanese New Year, occurs on 1 January when settings are closed. However, it can provide ideas for celebrating the re-opening of the setting after the holiday period and looking forward to the year to come. In Japan, 1 January is a day of celebration within the immediate family, with the focus on the children (although there is a...