Most people celebrate the New Year's Day with their families at home.
Nowadays, the number of people who spend New Year's Day in hotels or other countries has increased. January 1 through January 3 is considered as the New Year's Day celebration period. Most companies, shops, schools, and government offices are closed during that time. People prepare for Shougatsu or New Year's Day from late December. First of all, people spend a couple of days to clean their houses completely.