CultureEssayEtymologyFoodHistoryJapanese traditionKanjiUncorrected Toru Oct 04, 2017Jan 03, 2024 fifteenth night, full moon, harvest moon, Japanese pampas grass, jūgoya, lunar calendar, moon viewing, October, September, Tsukimi Dango Jūgoya (十五夜 – Full Moon Night) Tonight is “jūgoya” (十五夜). 十五夜 The “jūgo” (十五) means “fifteen,” the “ya” (夜) means “night,” so the literal meaning of Read More
CultureEssayHistoryJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Oct 10, 2016Jan 06, 2024 1964, celebration, Columbus Day, Health and Sports Day, holiday, Japan, national holidays, October, Tokyo Olympic Games, United States Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no Hi) Health and Sports Day 体育の日 Today is Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no hi), and is a holiday for many Read More