Living in harmony with the 24 solar terms
<24 solar terms>
We will introduce seasonal culture and customs, focusing on the 24 solar terms and 72 divisions that mark the turning points of the seasons.
I hope you can live a slightly special everyday life.
[24 solar terms]
No. 14 [Stopping Heat]
The heat has passed its peak, and cool breezes begin to blow in the mornings and evenings. In Japan, the late summer heat tends to continue for a long time,...
No. 14 [Stopping Heat]
The heat has passed its peak, and cool breezes begin to blow in the mornings and evenings. In Japan, the late summer heat tends to continue for a long time,...
No. 13 [Risshu]
24 Seasons No. 13 [Rishu] Summer is still in full swing, but according to the calendar, we are approaching Rishu, which marks the end of summer and the transition to...
No. 13 [Risshu]
24 Seasons No. 13 [Rishu] Summer is still in full swing, but according to the calendar, we are approaching Rishu, which marks the end of summer and the transition to...
No. 12 [Great Heat]
Twenty-Four Seasons No. 12 [Great Heat] (Taisho) The hottest time of the year. This year, with the announcement of the end of the rainy season, the summer heat is in...
No. 12 [Great Heat]
Twenty-Four Seasons No. 12 [Great Heat] (Taisho) The hottest time of the year. This year, with the announcement of the end of the rainy season, the summer heat is in...
No. 11 [Shosho]
The 11th solar term [Shosho]: The end of the rainy season and the start of the heat. In most years, this often coincides with the end of the rainy season,...
No. 11 [Shosho]
The 11th solar term [Shosho]: The end of the rainy season and the start of the heat. In most years, this often coincides with the end of the rainy season,...
No. 10 [Summer Solstice]
Twenty-Four Segments No. 10 [Summer Solstice] The time when the days are the longest in the year. As in "towards summer," it means full-fledged summer. Although the heat continues to...
No. 10 [Summer Solstice]
Twenty-Four Segments No. 10 [Summer Solstice] The time when the days are the longest in the year. As in "towards summer," it means full-fledged summer. Although the heat continues to...
No. 9 [Pearl]
Twenty-Four Segments No. 9 [Sowing Seeds] This is the time to sow seeds of grains such as rice and wheat. Small seedlings are planted in the rice fields, and the...
No. 9 [Pearl]
Twenty-Four Segments No. 9 [Sowing Seeds] This is the time to sow seeds of grains such as rice and wheat. Small seedlings are planted in the rice fields, and the...
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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 own 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.
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