Akemashite Omedeto!

 

明けましておめでとうございます

今年も宜しくお願いします

from beNippon

This is the common greeting in the new year, and reads:

"akemashite omedeto gozaimasu"

"kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu"

Or if you're a ギャル (gyaru), maybe you'd say: akeome, kotoyoro.

I'm in Hiroshima right now, drinking some champagne at the moment. Tomorrow, I'll be heading to Kyoto for some New Year's festivities. When I get back into the office, I'll be sure to share some of the photo love.

Hope everyone is having a festive and safe New Year. Happy 2010!!