Originally Posted by
LizGross144
I've read that it's traditional to give cards on New Year's Day in Japan (like Christmas Cards in the U.S.). Would it be appropriate to bring a card to present to our hosts on New Year's Day?
It's called nengajo, and it's something you'd typically send to coworkers, old acquaintances, friends, etc. It's typically not something that a hotel patron would give to the hotel staff.
However, if you give something like that as a token of appreciation for their help and hospitality, then I'm sure they'd appreciate it.