festivals
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National Foundation Day In Japan
National Foundation Day is a national holiday for Japanese citizens to remember the country's founding and think about what it means to be Japanese.
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Top 5 Temples and Shrines for Hatsumode: Celebrating New Year in Tokyo
2022 is almost here! If you're in Japan, why not try visiting one of these temples or shrines in Tokyo for hatsumode, the first temple visit of the year.
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Tanabata Festival: Top 3 Celebrations in Japan
The Tanabata Festival, occurring in July and August in Japan, is one of the biggest celebrations of summer. Here are the top 3 Tanabata festivals to visit!
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Setsubun: Japan’s Bean-Throwing Festival
This year, Setsubun falls on the 3rd of February. Find out how Japanese people celebrate the coming of Spring! Oni ha soto, fuku ha uchi!
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Obon Festival: A Summertime Celebration of the Spirits
Every summer, people across Japan attend a lively Obon Festival, an event honoring ancestors with exciting dances, delicious food, and more.
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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? On July 7th Tanabata, the festival celebrating these star-crossed lovers begins.
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Hanami During the Pandemic: How to Enjoy It While Staying Safe
Anyone living in Japan can tell how unpredictable the weather is here. Yet when it comes to spring, people get excited because it’s hanami season and it’s happening NOW!
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Hinamatsuri: A Celebration of Girls
Japan has 5 main festivals that are held annually, one of them is Hinamatsuri, or "Girl's Festival." This festival is celebrated with colorful dolls and food.