The time-honored Japanese tradition of sending “nengajo” New Year cards is fading fast, with modern-day Japanese too busy as the year comes to a close and happy to rely on technology to send festive greetings. And while some admit that it is slightly sad to see a staple of the season disappearing, most just shrug. The sending of decorative “nengajo” has been on a steady decline for several decades, falling from a peak of nearly 4.5 billion cards being issued in 2004 to a mere 1.07 billion in 2025. When the figures are released for 2026, they are expected to […]... Keep on reading: Japan's 'nengajo' New Year card tradition losing its charm