Don’t they celebrate Lunar New Year in Japan?
In 1872, Japan switched from the lunar calendar to the Gregorian calendar. As a result, the Lunar New Year, which is the New Year of the lunar calendar, is not…
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31/01/2022
Japanese New year – What people do –
The Japanese New Year vacations are about a week long. Schools are closed for about two weeks. "What are you going to do during such a long vacation?" Many Westerners…
07/01/2022
Japanese new year (preparation)
It is often said that New Year's in Japan is similar to Christmas in Norway and other Western countries. In Japan, Christmas is for lovers and children, while Oshogatsu is…
03/01/2022
“Tanabata” celebration in Japan
Today is a special day called "Tanabata". Bamboo branches are decorated all over Japan, and wishes written on colorful paper are hung up. Here's a little overview of this special…
07/07/2021
Golden week in Japan
Have you ever heard of the term "Golden Week"? It's a Japanese word that refers to a big holiday in May. Let's take a look at the Golden Week holidays…
06/05/2021
Kodomo no hi/ Children’s day
Today, May 5, is Children's Day in Japan. In many countries around the world, November 20th is designated as World Children's Day, but in Japan, unlike that, today is Children's…
05/05/2021
Enjoy the arrival of spring with organic salted cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms are a special flower for Japanese people. In spring, we see a lot of cherry blossom-based foods and cute products with cherry blossom motifs in Japan. Even at…
31/03/2021
Hina matsuri – Dolls/girls festival –
Hina Matsuri is an event to pray for the healthy growth of girls. It is also called "Momo no Sekku" (Peach Festival), and people decorate hina dolls, cherry blossoms, peach…
02/03/2021
Setsubun – Seasonal division –
Tomorrow (February 3rd) is a day called Setsubun. The word Setsubun has the meaning of "dividing the seasons". In this article, I will explain how to make roasted soybeans for…
31/01/2021
Why autumn is so special here in Norway and Japan?
It seems like a lot of people are so obsessed with fall. Why autumn is so special for many people? Hear are reasons fall it the most beautiful season of…
29/09/2020