CorrectedCultureDiaryEssayFoodHealthJapanese traditionLanguage Toru Jan 07, 2024Jan 07, 2024 good health, January 7, Japanese custom, nanakusa gayu, Nanakusa no Sekku, pray, seasonal festival, seven herbs, spring Nanakusa no Sekku (七草の節句 – The Festival of Seven Herbs) Nanakusa no Sekku 七草の節句 Today, January 7, is Nanakusa no Sekku (七草の節句). 今日、1月7日は七草の節句です。 Since nana (七) means “seven,” kusa (草) Read More
CultureEssayJapanese traditionKanjiUncorrected Toru Mar 09, 2016Jan 07, 2024 age, amulet, bei-ju, birthday, celebration, chanchanko, good health, haku-ju, kan-reki, kanji transformation, Oriental Zodiac, red, rice, whilte, white, yellow Celebration of Longevity There are some special age in Japan, and we celebrate the birthday of the year in different ways from usual. Read More