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Summary: Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade SoraNews

- "Musubi" envelopes provide stable employment for people with disabilities through design and packaging work.
- The envelopes are made from recycled origami crane paper, symbolizing hope and peace.
- 50 yen from each envelope is donated to the Nippon Foundation Children’s Support Fund.

A: Hey! Did you hear about these new envelopes for New Year?

B: No! What are they like?

A: They’t called “Musubi.” It’s a new take on otoshidama!

B: Otoshidama? Oh, those money envelopes kids get?

A: Exactly! But Musubi is special. It looks simple, with just one character.

B: Wow! What’s so special about it?

A: It helps people with disabilities! The design work is done by support facilities.

B: That’s amazing! More jobs for them!

A: And the envelopes are made from recycled origami crane paper! You know, from Hiroshima?

B: Seriously?! That’s so meaningful. Senbazuru!

A: Yep! And 50 yen from each envelope goes to help kids who need it.

B: So, it's like… giving a little extra for a good cause?

A: Totally! It’s a little pricier, 150 yen each, but it’s worth it.

B: That’s really cool! It’s like Otoshidama 2.0, right?

A: That's what they're calling it! You can use them for anything, not just New Year.

B: I might get a pack! It’s a great way to do something good.
Summary
Musubi envelopes offer stable jobs for people with disabilities & use recycled origami crane paper (symbolizing peace). 50 yen/envelope supports children. A meaningful, slightly pricier (150 yen) take on traditional otoshidama! #Otoshidama2.0
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URL: https://soranews24.com/2025/12/26/japans-otoshidama-tradition-of-giving-kids-money-at-new-years-is-getting-a-welfare-upgrade/#summary

Date: Dec. 26, 2025

Notes: SoraNews24 RSS Summary - 2025-12-26 14:00

Created: 2025/12/28 21:44

Updated: 2025/12/29 11:47

Last Read: 2025/12/29 11:47

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