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’s in Tokyo
Looking to welcome the New Year in Japan? Check out the top 5 temples and shrines to visit and partake in the Japanese New Year tradition of hatsumode.
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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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Osouji! Japanese New Year Cleaning: How is it Different From Spring Cleaning?
Do you deep clean your house once a year? In Western cultures, it's popular to clean in spring, while in Japan, it is an end-of-the-year tradition called osouji
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Top Five ‘Must-try’ Japanese New Year’s Foods
Are you familiar with these Japanese New Year's foods? Take a look at what food to look forward to if you're celebrating New Year in Japan!
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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.