こどもの日 Kodomo no Hi 日本語で読む こどもの日　Children's Day Children's Day is a national holiday celebrated on 5th May in Japan, also known in the past as "Tango no Sekku" (端午の節句) or "Shobu no Sekku" (菖蒲の節句). This day is dedicated to wishing for the healthy growth and happiness of...

桜 Sakura 日本語で読む 桜 Cherry Blossoms:A Symbol of Good Bye and Hello, Beauty and TransienceCherry blossoms hold a very special place in Japanese culture and are widely celebrated in spring. These delicate flowers symbolize the fleeting nature of life and are deeply rooted in Japanese culture. The...

雛祭り Hinamatsuri 日本語で読む 雛祭りHinamatsuri, also known as Princess’s Day or Girls' Day, is celebrated on 3rd March in Japan to pray for the health and happiness of girls. It's also called the "Peach Festival" because peach blossoms bloom around March 3rd in the lunar calendar, and peaches...

節分 Setsubun 日本語で読む 節分Setsubun means "seasonal division," marking the day before the start of each season according to the lunar calendar. Nowadays, the Spring Setsubun, celebrated on 3rd February, is the most popular as historically this time coincided with the lunar new year. (in 2025, lunar...

正月　New Year 日本語で読む 元旦New Year's Day refers to 1st January, the first day of the new year. "元" means "beginning," and "旦" means "morning," together representing "the morning of the beginning of a new year." Generally, 正月the New Year celebration in Japan lasts from January 1st to...