Learn Japanese from the News - Season 1 Episode 18 New Year's Greeting Cards Go on Sale in Japan
In Japan it is customary to send out New Year's postcards known as "nengajoo." Join us as we listen to a story in simplified Japanese about the greeting cards for the coming New Year, which are now available at post offices nationwide. This year Japan Post is issuing 1.64 billion cards—10% fewer than last year, as more and more people are opting to send their season's greetings over email. We also learn commonly used phrases for sending regards both electronically and via post.
                            First Air Date: Mar 14, 2022
Last Air date: Mar 17, 2025
Season: 4 Season
Episode: 67 Episode
Runtime: 10 minutes
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Popularity: 0.731
Language: English, Japanese
 
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