Literally meaning the “seasonal division”, Setsubun (節分) is an important Japanese celebration associated with the changing of seasons. Setsubun is traditionally celebrated on the day before the …
In no other country in the world have we seen such dedication to appreciating the beauty of the changing of the seasons. Acknowledging the arrival …
Japan loves its blooms, and now that cherry blossom season has seen its day in most of the country, we’re now celebrating the arrival of …
We’ve been beckoning it for months. For warmth, for beauty, for the city to turn to laughter. We anxiously anticipate the change, yet its eventual …
The first Sunday in April marks the celebration of the Shinto fertility festival, the Kanamara Matsuri or the “Festival of the Steel Phallus.” Known colloquially …
You know sakura (cherry blossom) season is approaching when your latte turns pink and your kombini (convenience store) snack becomes a floral tribute. Just a …