ひな祭り – Hina-Matsuri
March 3rd is Hina-matsuri (English translation “Dolls’ Festival, Girls’ Day, or Dolls’ Day.”) It is not an official holiday, but a traditional …
成人の日 – Coming of Age Day 2016
Young people in Japan are considered to be adults when they reach 20, not 21. “Seijin no Hi” or “Coming of Age …
雛祭り – Hina-Matsuri
March 3rd is Hina-matsuri (English translation “Dolls’ Festival, Girls’ Day, or Dolls’ Day.”) It is not an official holiday, but a …
門松 – Kadomatsu
Kadomatsu is a New Year decoration that made out of bamboo & pine. We place them at the main entrance of a …
年神 – Toshigami
Toshigami (年神 or 歳神) is a Shinto God that Japanese people believe visits each household on New Year’s Day to bring blessings. We …