03 Mar: Customs and traditions of Japan - Hina Matsuri: Dolls and Deli
On March 3rd, Japan celebrates Hina Matsuri 「雛祭り」, the Japanese Doll Festival, also known as the "Girl's Day", an important event, especially for families with ... »
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Setsubun ( 節分 ) is a Japanese traditional celebration taking place in the last day of a season. From the four annual festivals, the most important is the one taking place today, on ... »
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A lot of Japanese customs and traditions at the beginning of the year! :) At the middle of January, a festival of fire takes place in Japan, named Dondo Yaki ( ... »
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One of the reasons I like Japan so much is the fact that people know how to have fun. :) On January 15th, in the Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, a very happy festival takes place, the ... »
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Seijin no hi ( 成人の日 - Coming of Age Day) is a national holiday in Japan since 1948, when it was established on the January 15th. Since 2000, when the Happy Monday ... »
Read more » 22 comments » 06 Jan: Customs and traditions of Japan - Jinjitsu and Okayu
Tomorrow, on January 7th, Jinjitsu ( 人日 ) - the Human Day is celebrated in Japan, a festival originating from the ancient China. According to the Chinese tradition, the first 7 days ... »
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The beginning of a new year is always a good moment for a review of the past year. But I just published a review of these 2 years of Japan Blogging, so I thought I would just summarize the best ... »
Read more » 12 comments » 24 Dec: Japanese Christmas Cake
The customs and traditions regarding the Christmas were brought in Japan by the Christian missionaries. Usually, in Christian countries, the Christmas menu is important and varies widely from ... »
Read more » 18 comments » 22 Dec: From Hotei to Santa Claus, Short History of Santa in Japan (part 2)
Santa Claus was quickly adopted in Japan, even if its legend is not related to the main religions practiced in Japan. However, there is an interesting similarity that, according to some ... »
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The earliest record of a Christmas celebration in Japan was in 1552, when a Jesuit missionary held a mass in Suo, Yamaguchi prefecture. However, it is believed that small Christmas celebrations ... »
Read more » 26 comments » 17 Dec: The Hagoita Fair
The Winter Holidays are coming, with Christmas trees, traditional food, Christmas carols and New Year traditions. I have a lot of interesting things to share with you during this time of year, ... »
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Shichi-Go-San ( 七五三 - seven-five-three ) is a festival marking a Japanese traditional rite of passage for 3 and 7 year-old girls and 3 and 5 year-old boys. Because it is not a ... »
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Tsukimi (月見), the moon-viewing, is a festival related to the moon phases, which takes place on the 15th night of the 8th month, calculated by the traditional Japanese lunisolar ... »
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Shubun no hi ( 秋分の日 ), the Autumnal Equinox Day, is a national holiday in Japan since 1948. Because it's related to an astronomical event, the date of this holiday ... »
Read more » 10 comments » 06 Jul: Customs and traditions of Japan - Travel impressions from last years Tanabata
I like Japanese festivals, Buddhist and Shinto alike, they transpose me into their magical world, with kami, supernatural beings and romantic stories, they make me see the world with child's eyes ... »
Read more » 62 comments » 04 May: Customs and traditions of Japan - Tango no Sekku (5th May)
As the girls have the Hina Matsuri on March 3rd, the boys have their own festival, Tango no sekku, on May 5th, which was designated as a National holiday, Kodomo no hi (Children's Day), in ... »
Read more » 5 comments » 08 Apr: Customs and traditions of Japan - Hana Matsuri (8th April)
On 8th April, Japan celebrates Buddha's Birthday, Hana Matsuri (花祭り - The Flower Festival). According to Buddhist tradition, Prince Siddhartha Gautama (Sakyamuni Buddha), the ... »
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15 Mar: 12 Sakura Manhole Covers 
The main role of the relief drawings from the manhole covers is to prevent ... »
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15 Mar: A Japan Photo per Day - Imperial Palace, Otemon Gate 
Imperial Palace, Tokyo Nikon D300 Lens: 12-24mm F/4G Focal Length: ... »
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14 Mar: J-Links 24 - Cool Japan Articles of the Week 
This week, the Japan related web was abundant and I found quite a few good ... »
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14 Mar: A Japan Photo per Day - Guitar Gallery 
Guitar store, Shinjuku, Tokyo Nikon D300 Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G Focal ... »
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13 Mar: A Japan Photo per Day - Evening near OIOI 
Marui (OIOI) department store, Shinjuku, Tokyo Nikon D80 Lens: VR ... »
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