Every year, in Kyoto, they celebrate tsukimi. Though Kyoto is very much a modern place, it has retained a great amount of its pastoral charm.
Golden Week is one of the longest holiday seasons in Japan, started in 1948. The name ‘Golden Week’ was coined in 1951 after the phrase ‘golden time’ from Japan’s radio and TV phrase, which was the primetime listening hours.
An omamori is an amulet or good luck charm from Japan that wards away evil. There are many amulets/charms for different milestones, such as passing
Here are the best locations in Japan where you can experience the tsukimi (moon-viewing) festival for yourself.
Kyoto has plenty of traditional events, but Gion Matsuri is definitely the most popular natsu matsuri event in Kyoto. This popular festival is a month-long and held in July.
Let’s explore the traditional tsukimi food that are eaten and offered to the moon during the midsummer festival.
Like the cherry blossom viewing festival, Tsukimi festivals are considered one of the oldest festivals in Japan with a history of more than 1000 years.
Kyoto is home to many traditional Japanese sweets. They are crafted to be both beautiful and delicious!
Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan, celebrated annually on May 5th every year, also making it the last holiday of Golden Week. As the name suggests, it’s a day to celebrate and pray for the growth of children.
Festivals are one of the best ways to experience traditional Japanese culture – through the food, clothing, and unique customs.
Since the Heian Period (794-1195), every year on March 3rd is Girls’ Day, also known as Doll’s Festival or ‘Hina Matsuri’ in Japanese. This is a day in which families all over Japan wish for the health and prosperity of their young girls,
Thinking of Japanese symbols, besides Mt. Fuji, we’ve all come to think of cherry blossoms, or Sakura, right?
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