In Japan, the school and business year begins in April and ends in March.
The reason for this is related to the tax system in the past.
In the old days, rice was used as a form of tax in Japan. Farmers harvested rice in autumn and paid it to the government as tax by around March.
For this reason, the government decided to start the new year in April.
Later, schools and companies followed the government and also adopted an April start for their year.
In addition, spring is the season when all living things awaken, making it a time of new beginnings.
It is also the perfect time to start a new life, such as entering school or starting a new job.
Have you ever taken photos of your new life under the cherry blossoms in Japan? 🌸