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.
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 Food|Beautiful Japanese culture!| It is time for Shinmai (newly harvested rice).
Do you know about Japanese food? Fresh rice called Shinmai in Japanese is super delicious at this time of year. At 4T-AMKY, Teachers and Students write about Japanese culture
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.
Japanese festivals |Beautiful Japanese culture!|Mount Miwa #07‐Saikusa-matsuri (Saikusa-Festival).

Japanese festival |Beautiful Japanese culture!|Mount Miwa #07‐Saikusa-matsuri (Saikusa-Festival). Do you know about Japanese festivals? Saikusa-matsuri is one of the traditional festivals held in a Japanese shrine in Japan.
Japanese Shrine |Beautiful Japanese culture!|Mount Miwa #06‐Sai shrine and Kusuri-ido(medicine well ).

Mount Miwa #06 – Sai shrine and kusuri-ido (medicine well). Do you know about Sai shrine? It is one of the sub-shrines of Omiwa shrine, which is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
Japanese Shrine |Beautiful Japanese culture!|Mount Miwa #05‐How to worship at the sacred Mt. Miwa.

Mount Miwa 05 How to worship at the sacred Mt. Miwa.三輪山シリーズ-05 Do you know about Japanese sacred mountains? Mount Miwa is one of the most important religious and historical mountain in Japan.