Spring Messenger: Amur adonis (Fukujyusou in Japanese).
Do you know about a flower called Fukujyusou in Japanese that heralds spring? It has been considered a plant of good fortune since Edo period.
Traditional Japanese New Year’s Sake
bout Japanese New Year’s Sake? It is called “Toso” and has been traditionally drunk in Japan during the New Year.
Japanese Festival | Niiname-sai (Harvest festival) in Hebikubo shrine
Do you know about Japanese festivals? Niiname-sai (Harvest festival) is a traditional festival held in Japanese shrines on November 23rd since ancient times. At 4T-AMKY, Teachers
Japanese festivals｜Beautiful Japanese culture！｜Mount Miwa ＃10‐The Oldest Lily Festival in Japan.
Do you know about Japanese festivals? Japan’s oldest lily festival has been held at Isagawa shrine in Nara Prefecture.
Japanese tradition ｜Beautiful Japanese culture！｜Popular songs of the Heian period(794 to 1185).
Have you heard of Japanese songs of the Heian period(794 to 1185)? There were popular songs primarily sung by courtesans while they danced.
Japanese tradition ｜Beautiful Japanese culture！｜The History and Origin of Koinobori (Carp streamers).
“Have you heard of Japanese carp streamers? They are often displayed outside houses on Children’s Day, which is celebrated on May 5th.
Japanese folklore ｜Beautiful Japanese culture！｜Why do oni (demons) wear tiger skin pants?
o you know about Japanese oni? An oni is a kind of demon in Japanese folklore, and it has a unique appearance.
Japanese Shrine ｜Beautiful Japanese culture！｜Mount Miwa ＃09‐San-U-Taisai (Triple Rabbits festival).
Do you know about Japanese shrines? Omiwa shrine is one of the oldest shrines, and a very special festival will be held there on March 10, 2023.
Japanese Plants ｜Beautiful Japanese plants!｜ Red berries of Japanese Yew.
Do you know about Japanese plants? Onko or Ichii in Japanese is Taxus cuspidata and is called Japanese Yew in English.
Japanese Shrine ｜Beautiful Japanese culture！｜Mount Miwa ＃08‐Chinowa of Omiwa shrine.
Do you know about Japanese shrines? Omiwa shrine is one of the oldest shrines, and its Chinowa looks unique and special.