Festivals
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Tanabata: The Summer Festival of Star-Crossed Lovers
You’ve heard of Romeo and Juliet, but do you know about Orihime and Hikoboshi? Starting on July 7th
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Tanabata Festival: Top 3 Celebrations in Japan
July is a special time of year in Japan: the weather is starting to heat up, refreshing summer foods
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Setsubun – The Bean-Throwing Festival in Japan is Today!
Many Japanese people have grown up with the custom of Setsubun - a festival where roasted soybeans o
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National Foundation Day 2021 in Japan
When is National Foundation Day? National Foundation Day (Kenkokukinen-no-Hi) is February 11, a nat
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Top 5 Temples and Shrines for Hatsumode – Celebrating New Year in Tokyo
The new year 2021 is coming. Unfortunately, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people living in
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Osouji! Japanese New Year Cleaning: How is it Different From Spring Cleaning?
So, does anyone else deep clean their house once a year? In spring, or at the end of the year? This
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How to Write Nengajo in Japanese New Year: Step by Step Guide
（Photo by the author） Have you ever written a New Year’s card in Japan? It’s a typical New
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Christmas in Japan: 5 Tips to Get the Most out of the Season This Year
This article has been edited for 2020. It's the most wonderful time of the year! Or usually, it
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Top 7 Weirdest Rural Festivals in Japan
Everyone enjoys having a party, but the Japanese are crazy about it! Thousands of different festival
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Top Five ‘Must-try’ Japanese New Year’s Foods
There are many unique dishes in Japan that are enjoyed to commemorate seasonal moments, such as the
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Hanami During the Pandemic: How to Enjoy It While Staying Safe
Anyone living in Japan can tell how the weather here can be so unpredictable. Yet, when it comes to
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Hina Matsuri: A Celebration of Girls
Japan is known for their numerous festivals that occur throughout the year. There are 5 significant
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Japanese Winter Gifts
The holidays are coming and during this season, though Christmas, as we know it in the west, is not
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The Best Way to Make the Most out of Winter in Japan
Winter is coming, are you prepared? What is a better way of experiencing winter than going to th
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Hinamatsuri: A Celebration of Girls
Hina Matsuri Japan is known for their numerous festivals that occur all throughout the year. Ther
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Festivals To Enjoy In The Kyushu Region
There are various festivals across Japan that tourists can enjoy. Each region in Japan has their own