This traditional Japanese festival marks the last day of winter according to the ancient lunar calendar, offering a unique blend of fun and cultural significance. What Is Setsubun? Setsubun (節分), literally means “seasonal division,” and in the past people in Japan used to celebrate four ...
What is Setsubun Setsubun, which translates to “seasonal division,” marks the day before spring in the traditional Japanese calendar. Traditionally,... Read more Holidays February 2, 2025 The Year of the Snake Starting on the first new moon and concluding on the first full moon of the lunar...
Well, if you can’t make it there quite yet, you might want to make a literary visit first. Even if you’re in Japan right now, each one of these books will let you delve deeper into a different facet of the Japanese nation – the closest any traveler is likely to come to experien...
During night-time events such as summer festivals and Setsubun, as well as during the New Year's season, the lion's eyes can be seen shining as one of the lights in the temple grounds. 1 Rituals at Namba Yasaka Shrine Tsunahiki Shingi festival The origin of this ritual is that Susanoo-...
Ehomaki is a popular futomaki served during Setsubun, a festivity that occurs just before the beginning of spring. Summary Can you now distinguish maki vs. sushi? Your favorite Japanese restaurant will have a variety of sushi to choose from, including maki. The shape is the primary distinction...
in Christianity and Sutra in Buddhism. In Shinto, God is believed to exist in everything that creates the universe altogether, including nature such as forests, sea and mountains. This religious belief is called Animism. From ancient times, Japanese people see the existence of deities in natural...
Inago no tsukudani is a Japanese dish that’s common in mountain areas. | Photo by Getty Images Likemany cultures, Japan has ahistory of insect eating. During the poorest eras of Japan’s history, bugs were eaten because they were cheap, produced a quick source of protein, and were readil...
How do people in Mexico dress their animals on St. Anthony's Day?2. Why do Koreans celebrate Chusok?3. Why do Indian women give men a bracelet for the featival of Rakhi?4. What do families in Argentin a do on New Year's Eve?5. What do Japanese families do during Setsubun? B ...
Currently, only the short nature trail loop around Ōwakudani is open but requires advanced reservations (online in Japanese). While the main gondola route generally remains open, people with asthma or other respiratory conditions might want to give Ōwakudani a wide berth. ...
D.I.Y. Home Construction Project Japanese Setsubun The sardine head on a holly stick is called ‘hiiragi iwashi’ in Japanese. The characters are 柊 holly (hiiragi) and 鰯 sardine (iwashi). It literally means ‘sardine holly’. It is an ancient custom in Japan and one I have been fascin...