TOKYO – When millions of Japanese get their customary New Year's greeting cards Monday, the sheep that's on the postage stamps will have finished knitting the scarf it began 12 years ago.

Every year Japanese households receive an average of 50–100 nengajō or New Year’s cards, which are delivered on January 1. The cards usually feature a picture of the year’s eto (zodiacal ...

And in Japanese tradition, the rat, or “nezumi,” is a sign of wealth, the messenger of a god of fortune. New Year’s cards for the coming year feature rats with bags of gold and silver.

A growing number of Japanese people appear to be breaking with the country's tradition of sending New Year's greeting cards, as rising prices of daily goods are forcing them to cut back on spending.

Apple customers in Japan can snag a limited-edition AirTag as part of a two-day promotion linked to the Japanese new year. ForbesSony To iPhone, Oura To Kindle: Gadgets Of The Year 2022By David ...