New Year's table decoration "kagami-moti"The New Year (O-Shogatsu) in Japan is the most beloved and colorful holiday, and the New …
This is the typical entrance to a small private winery.“Kampa-a-ay!” – you will surely hear if you find yourself in the company of …
The mask of an evil spirit. "Get out of the house!""They're wa-a-a-soto!" Fuku wa-a-a-u-ti! This multi-voiced cry is certainly hea …
Momo-no sekku (Peach Flowering Festival) or Girls' FestivalMarch in Japan is an absolutely female month, as in addition to the usu …
Flag of JapanConstitution Day has been celebrated since 1948, beginning with the first anniversary of the new constitution. The Co …
Strictly majestic and impeccable Japanese gardens are an integral part of the culture."Father, Emperor Meiji... He spoke Kyoto bec …
The real spring comes to Japan with cherry blossoms“Autumn Higan is like spring Higan” – they say in Japan on the spring equinox. …
The Japanese like to relax in nature. Especially in spring."Green Day" or, as sometimes translated, "Green Plant Day" until 2007 w …
One of the "open days" in the Imperial Palace (Kyoto, 8.04.2007)“From now on, I become a human being,” Emperor Hirohito officially …
Tango no sekkuThe Boys' Festival is celebrated on May 5th and is officially called "Tango no sekku" (Feast of the First Day of the …
Everything is ready for the Star Festival ceremony. Waiting for the Emperor to leave.On July 7, the Emperor appears on the upper v …
Sunset in the Sea of JapanThe sea, the sea, the bottomless world. Yes, of course, these words are not Japanese songs, but believe …
Heavy rice ears are another gift for the September holiday.- How old are you? – 80. - Well, you're still young, so sit down. I'm 8 …
It is time to visit the old temples and admire nature. (Bedoin Temple)Heat and cold until the days of Hegan. It is said in Japan d …
May fields of carnations, tulips, roses bloom in Japan for mothers.“Mom, you knitted me mittens. Knitted tirelessly on long cold e …
The scattering of the Japanese islands To remember the day of the founding of the state, to educate a heart that loves the coun …
On November 15, all over Japan, the ancient Japanese holiday of Siti-go-san, which means “seven-five-three”, is celebrated. This h …
Rice is harvested, the land is ready for winter.Today, Japan celebrates a national holiday – “Day of gratitude to work”. * Under …
Girls on this day are especially beautiful and cheerful.“I want to find a prestigious job and climb the ranks”, “I will continue t …
In Japan, everyone loves sports: old, young, Japanese, and foreign.“The moon that we admired in those days in Rome today illuminat …
