A: Hey! Did you hear about the New Year’s cards?
B: No! What's new?
A: Japan Post is letting us mail them now! They started Monday.
B: Really? Kindergarten kids were involved? That’s cute!
A: Yeah! But, it’s a bit sad actually.
B: Why? What’s going on?
A: Fewer people are sending them now, because of social media, you know?
B: Ah, I see. Everyone’s just posting online.
A: Exactly! They even raised the price last October. So, fewer people are sending them.
B: That’s not good for Japan Post then.
A: Nope! They’re printing way fewer cards this year. It's a record low!
B: Wow! That’s a big drop.
A: One lady said she still sends about 30 cards. She thinks it’s a nice tradition.
B: That’s sweet of her! I like traditions.
A: Me too! Japan Post wants us to mail them by December 25th, to make sure they arrive on New Year's!
B: Okay, good to know! I might send a few!
B: No! What's new?
A: Japan Post is letting us mail them now! They started Monday.
B: Really? Kindergarten kids were involved? That’s cute!
A: Yeah! But, it’s a bit sad actually.
B: Why? What’s going on?
A: Fewer people are sending them now, because of social media, you know?
B: Ah, I see. Everyone’s just posting online.
A: Exactly! They even raised the price last October. So, fewer people are sending them.
B: That’s not good for Japan Post then.
A: Nope! They’re printing way fewer cards this year. It's a record low!
B: Wow! That’s a big drop.
A: One lady said she still sends about 30 cards. She thinks it’s a nice tradition.
B: That’s sweet of her! I like traditions.
A: Me too! Japan Post wants us to mail them by December 25th, to make sure they arrive on New Year's!
B: Okay, good to know! I might send a few!
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Summary
Japan Post now mailing New Year's cards! Due to social media, sending them has declined, leading to fewer cards printed & a price increase. Deadline to mail: Dec 25th. A sweet tradition facing a decline. #NewYearsCards #JapanPost
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251215_B5/#conversation
Date: Dec. 15, 2025
Created: 2025/12/15 20:40
Updated: 2025/12/15 20:56
Last Read: 2025/12/15 20:56