At the heart of Japanese culture lies a period imbued with spirituality and commemoration: the Obon. This annual celebration, also known as the “Day of the Dead”, is a time of reflection, religious rituals and family gatherings. This article delves into the heart of Obon in Japan, exploring its origins, cultural and religious significance, and …
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The Sanno Matsuri (山 王 祭), also known as the Sanno Festival, is one of the largest Shinto festivals in Tokyo along with the Fukagawa Matsuri and Kanda Matsuri. The festival takes place every year in mid-June, but the main parade, called jinkosai or Shinkosai is held every other year in mid-June only in odd-numbered …
Koromogae is an ancient Japanese ritual practice of changing seasonal clothes. It is usually performed twice a year, in spring and fall, to celebrate the start of each season. This practice is seen as a way to purify the soul and renew the mind in preparation for the upcoming seasonal changes. Koromogae is a highly respected ritual in Japan and is often associated with other spiritual and religious practices, such as
Midori no Hi, also known as Green Earth Day, is celebrated every year in Japan on May 5. This day is dedicated to the celebration of nature and the environment, as well as the promotion of environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources. The history of Midori no Hi dates back to 1970, when …
May 3 in Japan is Constitution Day, also known as “Kempo Kinenbi”(憲法記念日). The day celebrates the establishment of the 1947 Constitution, which was adopted by Japan after World War II and is considered a founding document of the country’s modern democracy. Constitution Day is a public holiday in Japan and is marked by official ceremonies, …
Showa Day, Shōwa no Hi (昭和の日) is a holiday celebrated in Japan on 29 April to commemorate the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, who ruled Japan from 1926 to 1989 as Emperor Showa. The holiday was established in 2007 as an official public holiday to honour Emperor Showa and his long and important contribution to Japanese …
Hanami is a traditional Japanese custom, dating back to the Nara period, which consists of contemplating the beauty of flowers during their ephemeral flowering, mainly cherry blossoms – Sakura – but also apricot blossoms -Ume- (earlier ) and peach blossoms (later). Hanami is often seen as a time of renewal for the Japanese, a time …
Kabuki is a form of traditional Japanese theater that originated in the early 17th century. Kabuki is famous for its elaborate costumes, dramatic make-up, spectacular scenes and haunting music. In this article, we will explore the history and characters of kabuki. History of Kabuki Kabuki was created by a woman named Okuni in the early …
Akira Yoshizawa was a pioneer in the world of origami. His passion for this art, his technical innovations and his vision of origami as an art in itself have left a lasting mark in this community. His contribution to origami is still celebrated and appreciated today, more than 15 years after his death.
Hideyo Noguchi (野口 英世) was a Japanese physician and scientist born November 9, 1876. Noguchi is known for his contributions to syphilis research and also worked on yellow fever. Noguchi began his medical career in Japan, but soon joined the Rockefeller Institute for Tropical Medicine in New York in 1914. At that time, his work …
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