Japanese Sake
Sake is a type of pure liquor, usually made from rice (mainly sake rice), malted rice, and water. This sake is […]
Archive List for Tradition(Kimono, Music, and Etiquette)
Kotohogi (Ancient Japanese words meaning “to congratulate”)
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The word “Kotohogi” means “to celebrate with words”. There was a belief in “koto […]
Kotohogi (Traditional Japanese words meaning “to congratulate”)
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The word “Kotohogi” means “to celebrate with words”. There was a concept of “Kototama” that words have the pow […]
Kotohogi (Traditional Japanese words meaning “to congratulate”)
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The word “Kotohogi” means “to celebrate with words”. There was a concept of “Kot […]
Last day of the month＆New Year’s Eve
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December 31st is the last day of the year, also known as “Omisoka”. It is also called “Otsug […]
Sekku(Seasonal festival）
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Sekku is a calendar derived from the ancient Chinese theory of yin-yang and the five elements, which has taken […]
Dondoyaki（Fire Festival）
Dondoyaki is a fire festival that takes place on January 15th. According to the lunar calendar, January 15th i […]
Shimenawa and shimenawa decorations
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During the New Year’s season, you may see “Shimenawa” displayed at the entrance. In Japan, t […]
New Year’s gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
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The term “Otoshi-dama” refers to money and goods given to celebrate the New Year. Nowadays, it is […]
New Year’s greeting card
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The New Year’s greeting card(Nengajo) is a custom unique to Japan that has been around since the Nara pe […]
