Dec 20, 2024 · The concept of ‘Hatsu-uri,’ translating to ‘first sale,’ is an integral part of Japan’s array of ‘firsts’ to celebrate the new year. This tradition sits alongside others like ‘hatsumode,’ the initial shrine visit of the year, and ‘hatsuhinode,’ witnessing the year’s first sunrise.

Dec 15, 2021 · In Japanese, hatsuuri quite literally means First (hatsu) Sale (uri). As an event, hatsuuri is the first business retail day of a business, and whilst in the past this day usually fell on January 4th (the day government administration offices open), in recent years, hatsuuri commences on January 1st.

Nov 27, 2019 · “Hatsu Uri” is just one of the many “firsts” (“hatsu” in Japanese) that Japan celebrates over the new year. There is “Hatsu Hinode” (first sunrise), whereby people will look for a good vantage point that offers a breathtaking view of the rising sun on New Year’s Day; there is also “Hatsu Yume” (first dream), where the ...

Dec 31, 2023 · In Japan, there is a New Year tradition known as “hatsu-uri,” which translates to “first sale” or “first purchase.” This tradition involves the first shopping spree of the year, where people head to stores to take advantage of special New Year’s sales and discounts.

Dec 12, 2024 · As the new year arrives, the tradition of "Hatsu-uri," the first sales, comes into play. Hatsu-uri days are filled with exciting events like sales, enticing lucky bags, and thrilling prize draws.

Jan 3, 2025 · Today I'll be talking about the history of Hatsu Uri (First Sale) which happens in Japan from January 1st until January 4th. This event is very similar to Black Friday or Boxing Day, but...

The fun continues on January 2 nd, when a great many stores open up for business again and conduct Hatsu-uri (初売), the first sales of the New Year. Select items in most stores are significantly marked down in early January, and almost every store will offer what’s called a “fukubukuro (福袋),” or lucky bag.

On January 2, in addition to the usual New Year's fukubukuro ("lucky bags" containing goods whose retail value totals more than the price of the bag), stores across the shopping district will be offering bargain sales and merchandise giveaways.

Feb 14, 2025 · In Japan, “Hatsuuri” (New Year’s first sale) usually takes place in early January. During this period, both department stores and online retailers hold sales. Amazon typically launches its Hatsuuri Sale around January 3.

Dec 20, 2024 · Hatsu-uri is the first opening day of the year and New Year’s sales are everywhere and lucky bags (Fukubukuro in Japanese) are in the shops only available during New Year’s. Lucky bags are special packages that you can’t see what you get until you open it.