Living with the Seasons
We will introduce seasonal culture and customs, focusing on the 24 solar terms and 72 divisions that mark seasons and turning points in life.
Living next to the seasons. Listening to the whispers of nature. Learning about the culture that people have woven together.
I hope you can live a slightly special everyday life.
seasonal customs
“New Year customs” related to the seasons
<New Year's Customs> Among all Japanese events, New Year's is one of the most cherished cultural events. Let's welcome the New Year while feeling the origin of Japanese lifestyle culture.
“New Year customs” related to the seasons
<New Year's Customs> Among all Japanese events, New Year's is one of the most cherished cultural events. Let's welcome the New Year while feeling the origin of Japanese lifestyle culture.
``Winter Solstice Customs - Seasonal Culture'' ...
<Winter Solstice Customs> Twenty-four solar terms No. 22 [Winter Solstice] The time of the year when the day is the shortest and the night is the longest.Introducing the traditional way...
``Winter Solstice Customs - Seasonal Culture'' ...
<Winter Solstice Customs> Twenty-four solar terms No. 22 [Winter Solstice] The time of the year when the day is the shortest and the night is the longest.Introducing the traditional way...
"Starting the New Year"
< New Year's Events> December 13th every year is the New Year's Event Start, which marks the beginning of preparations for the New Year.
"Starting the New Year"
< New Year's Events> December 13th every year is the New Year's Event Start, which marks the beginning of preparations for the New Year.
What is [Osekku]?
``Sekku'' means a turning point in the season, and it has long been said that it is a time when evil spirits tend to enter.
What is [Osekku]?
``Sekku'' means a turning point in the season, and it has long been said that it is a time when evil spirits tend to enter.
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<24 solar terms>
We will introduce seasonal culture and customs based on the 24 solar terms and 72 seasons that mark the turning points of the seasons. We hope that you will be able to live a slightly special daily life.
<Seasonal Cue Ball>
Enjoying the seasons enriches your life. We will introduce some handicrafts that will allow you to enjoy the seasons in your spare time during your busy schedule.
＜Yuko Tokunaga’s Seasonal Life＞
President of Tokunaga Koinobori, Yuko Tokunaga writes casually about her life from the perspective of "living in the present amid the seasons and culture." Why not take a little break?
＜Seasonal customs＞
This book compiles information on traditional Japanese customs, culture, annual events, and practices, including ancient Japanese celebrations. It will be the essence of organizing your daily life in a way that connects with the times.
What are festivals?
Seasons and Calendar
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