Japanese Holidays

I do. Good food, new clothes, near ones around you - in general happiness all around. What better way to know about a new religion and culture than by learning about its... keep reading →

Seijin No Hi is a celebration which is held every year on the second Monday in the month of January. Coming of Age Ceremonies or Seijin Shiki are held all over Japan at local... keep reading →

Kodomo no Hi or Children's Day takes place in Japan each year on the fifth day of the fifth month. It is the last among the four celebrations comprising the Golden Week. ... keep reading →

The Japanese culture is one of the most fascinating and colorful cultures in the world. Every thing about the Japanese culture, from the food to the dressing and to the... keep reading →

Oshogatsu or Shogatsu is the traditional Shinto New Year which is celebrated in Japan and people of Japanese origin all over the world. Japan started following the Western... keep reading →

Tanzaku during Tanabata Festivities accompany the most exciting and joyous Japanese holidays. It’s no wonder that in Japan, holidays are sometimes called festivals or... keep reading →

A close up view of delicate, fragile, simple beauty The ritual of cherry blossom viewing in Japan, known as “hanami”, is as old as time. It is one of the foundational... keep reading →

Golden Week, also known as Goruden Wiku, Ogata Renkyu, and Ogon Shukan is the week spanning from April 29 to May 5. This week is special as it features 4 National Holidays... keep reading →

On the second Monday of January every year, the Japanese celebrate Seijin no Hi, or Coming of Age Day. This day was created to celebrate, encourage and give congradulations... keep reading →

Niiname Sai can be literally translated as "Celebrations of the First Taste". Niiname Sai harvest festival is celebrated in the month of November in Japan. This Autumn... keep reading →