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Shichi-Go-San: Celebrating Japanese Rites of Passage
Explore the Japanese tradition of Shichi-Go-San (七五三) – a celebration of children at ages 3, 5, and 7. Discover the cultural significance, customs, and history behind this heartwarming festival in Japan
Hatsumoude, The first visit to a Shrine during the New Year
Hatsumoude is the word used to refer to a person's first visit to a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple during the New Year.
” Joya no Kane” The tradition of hitting a big bell at temples on New Year’s Eve
The custom of hitting a bell at temples originated in China. It has became common in Japan since the Kamakura period (12-13th century) and become a yearly event on New Year's Eve to Year's Day.
"Joya" means the night time of New Year's Eve to Year's Day and "Kane" means bell.
Momiji-gari ,The traditional pastime of viewing autumn foliage
Discover the history of Momiji-gari, the Japanese tradition of autumn foliage hunting. Learn why it's called "hunting" and when the best time to enjoy Japan's stunning autumn colors is.
Let’s go to Kissaten in the Morning on weekend
Kissaten private- run coffee shop is the place that you can observe the Japanese daily lyfe.