Literally meaning the “seasonal division”,Setsubun(節分) is an important Japanese celebration associated with the changing of seasons. Setsubun is traditionally celebrated on the day before the beginning of spring according to the lunar calendar (now fixed to February 3rd as part of theHaru Matsuri...
What is Coming of Age Day? Coming of Age Day, celebrated at the start of January, is the day where children officially become adults in Japan. Anyone who has turned 20 years old in the past year participates in a celebration. They dress up, either wearing a kimono (women) or a suit...
The Japanese festival of Setsubun, which falls this year on February 3, is a favorite of children across the country. Marking the start of spring and the new year on the Lunar Calendar, this holiday began long ago in the Muromachi period (1337-1573). It is traditionally celebrated by ...