Cultures

  1. July 7, What Do You Do in Your Country?

    In Asian countries, it is apparently common to hold some kind of festival on July 7. In Japan, this day is called "Tanabata". Derived from C…

  2. Chinowa Kuguri: The Ritual to Pray for the Remaining Half Year to Be Safe

    On June 30, halfway through the year, a large hoop ornament is set up at the shrine. It is a hoop covered with rice leaves and stalks and is…

  3. Tango no Sekku: Selebrated Boy’s Day

    May 5 is "Tango no Sekku", a day in Japan to pray for the healthy growth of boys. Originally, the birth of a male heir was the most importan…

  4. Japanese Elections

    Today, people all over the country are going to the polls to vote. These are elections to determine the councilors and mayors of the areas w…

  5. New Japanese banknotes in 2024

    The Bank of Japan showed the press the new bills it plans to print next year on April 14.The Bank of Japan will renew its banknotes in 202…

  6. Japanese School Bags, Randoseru

    The new school year in Japan begins in April. Newly enrolled elementary school students in April carry their new school bags, randoseru, to …

  7. Hinamatsuri, a Festival for Girls

    March 3 is the day of "Hinamatsuri" in Japan, when people pray for the healthy growth of girls. They decorate their houses with dolls called…

  8. Blooming Japanese Apricot: Ume

    The early-spring flower Ume (Japanese apricot) is in bloom. Ume is the first to announce the arrival of spring in the cold of late January.…

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