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Nanakusa – The 7 herbs of Spring
Nanakusa (春の七草) literally means ” seven spring herbs ” and as the name implies, they are the seven Japanese herbs used for the dish Nanakusa Gayu (七草粥), a… Continue Reading
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Nanakusa Gayu (Spring 7 Herb Soup)
Nanakusa Gayu (七草粥) is a rice soup eaten on January 7 every year. They symbolize the new life that will come in the spring and it is believed… Continue Reading
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Year of the tiger 2022 – Japanese Zodiac
Every year in Japan, around the end of the year and sometimes from November in some stores, they start selling figures of many sizes and designs of the… Continue Reading
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Hatsumode – First visit to the temple in Japan
At the beginning of the new year, large crowds of people flock to shrines or temples in Japan. That is an important annual tradition called Hatsumode 初詣, visiting… Continue Reading
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Osechi Ryori – New Year’s “Banquet” in Japan
Osechi Ryori おせち料理 is the traditional food enjoyed on New Year’s Day in Japan. They come in a variety of colorful foods in special boxes called jubako 樹箱.… Continue Reading
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8 Japanese New Year Traditions
New Year is one of the most important holidays in Japan. It is an opportunity for families not only to reflect on the year that is ending and… Continue Reading
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