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.
[Living with the Seasons]
No. 17 [Cold Dew]
The 17th solar term, Kanro, is when cold dew falls on the plants. The long autumn rains have ended, and the mornings and evenings have become much cooler. Farmers are...
No. 17 [Cold Dew]
The 17th solar term, Kanro, is when cold dew falls on the plants. The long autumn rains have ended, and the mornings and evenings have become much cooler. Farmers are...
Seasonal Teddy Bear Vol. 3 [End of Summer: Maki...
Summer vegetables planted in the garden. As summer draws to an end, I decided to make a rice bran bed to use up the vegetables I'm still harvesting. Why not...
Seasonal Teddy Bear Vol. 3 [End of Summer: Maki...
Summer vegetables planted in the garden. As summer draws to an end, I decided to make a rice bran bed to use up the vegetables I'm still harvesting. Why not...
24 solar terms No. 16 [Autumnal Equinox]
From white dew to the autumnal equinox. As the saying goes, "The heat and cold last until the equinox," the lingering heat gradually subsides and autumn deepens.
24 solar terms No. 16 [Autumnal Equinox]
From white dew to the autumnal equinox. As the saying goes, "The heat and cold last until the equinox," the lingering heat gradually subsides and autumn deepens.
No. 15 [White Dew] (Hakuro)
No. 15 [White Dew] The heat of summer still lingers during the day, but in the mornings and evenings, a cool breeze blows and you can hear the pleasant sounds...
No. 15 [White Dew] (Hakuro)
No. 15 [White Dew] The heat of summer still lingers during the day, but in the mornings and evenings, a cool breeze blows and you can hear the pleasant sounds...
No. 14 [Shosho]
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 [Shosho]
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 [Beginning of Autumn]
The 13th solar term of the 24 seasons [Risshu] Although it is still the height of summer, the calendar marks the end of summer and the transition to autumn, [Risshu]....
No. 13 [Beginning of Autumn]
The 13th solar term of the 24 seasons [Risshu] Although it is still the height of summer, the calendar marks the end of summer and the transition to autumn, [Risshu]....
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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.
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Seasons and Calendar
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