正月飾り – Shōgatsu Kazari

Did you put up Shōgatsu kazari?  Are you ready for the New Year?

Shōgatsu kazari is the generic term of all types of Japanese New Year’s decorations.  Shōgatsu kazari is usually suggested to be put up by the 28th of December, and to be taken down on the 7th or 15th of January depending on the area of Japan.  Both shimekazari and kadomatsu are specific type of shōgatsu kazari.