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  The Secrets of Japan’s Four Seasons: The Charm of Lesser-Known Seasonal Festivals

  Japan is a country with distinct seasonal changes, and various events are held to celebrate each season. These…
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  What is Omikuji? Many Kinds of Written Oracle.

  The Omikuji is a fortune drawn at the shrine at the start of the year. It is a thin piece of paper written wit…
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  Famous Events in Japan – From the Traditional to the New

  There are various events throughout the year in Japan. There are so many, from traditional to modern, regional…
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  Comiket (Comic Market) : Cosplay, booths, comics, figurines – an otaku heaven!

  In Japan, the Comike is popular nowadays. The Comike is short for a comic market, and another abbreviation is …
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  Setsubun | Throw dry beans at demons to keep them away!

  Oni-wa-soto! Fuku-wa-uchi!   (Devils Out! Fortune In!") In Japan there is an event on February 3 each year …
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  Shichi-Go-San | A Traditional Rite of Passage and Prayer for Good Health

  The Shichigosan Festival literally translates to the festival of 7-5-3, the occasion to celebrate and pray for…
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  Tanabata | A Romantic Festival of the Stars

  July 7. There is a romantic holiday in Japan called Tanabata (Star Festival) where people make a wish upon a …
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  Koinobori is the proof of the samurai! A celebration of sons and their health & strength

  In May you may see carp streamers "swimming" against a clear blue sky. During the national holiday of Children…
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  Hinamatsuri | a Girls’ Day Festival to Celebrate Love & Happiness

  It is Hinamatsuri on March 3. In the family having the girl, I give glory to a doll and peach blossom and eat…
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  Hanami | Pump up your spring with a cherry blossom picnic!

  There is a popular event in spring called Ohanami (Hanami) in Japan. The word is derived from the literal, "to…