festivals
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National Foundation Day In Japan
National Foundation Day (建国記念の日 Kenkoku Kinen-no-Hi) is on February 11th and is a national holiday f
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Top 5 Temples and Shrines for Hatsumode: Celebrating New Year in Tokyo
It's almost 2022 and soon people will be visiting temples and shrines to ask for luck for the new ye
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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: Japan’s Bean-Throwing Festival
Many Japanese people have grown up with the custom of setsubun - a festival where roasted soybeans o
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Obon Festival: A Summertime Celebration of the Spirits
Obon is an annual cultural event in Japan where people honor and remember their ancestors. For some,
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Festivals To Enjoy In The Kyushu Region
There are various festivals across Japan that tourists can enjoy. Each region in Japan has their own
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Hinamatsuri: A Celebration of Girls
Japan is known for the numerous festivals that occur all throughout the year. Of these, there are 5
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Coming of Age Ceremony: How Should I Dress?
1. Dressing up for Coming of Age Ceremony! Do you know what coming of age c