未分類 Shunbun-no-hi (春分の日): The day when spring begins
March 21, 2015: Vernal Equinox Day
“Shunbun-no-hi” (Vernal Equinox Day) is a national holiday in Japan that usually occ...
season
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未分類 【Osaka Castle】A big cherry blossoms event at night
News 2016!
Opening Days March 26-April 17 , 2016
Opening hours 9:00-22:00（lighting-up: 18:00-）
Admission f...
未分類 Uchiwa and Tenugui
Japanese paper fan, "Uchiwa”
Uchiwa is a round paper fan designed to cool oneself. The traditional uchiwa is made of ba...
未分類 Autumn Wagashi with Chestnuts
Kuri Kinton: Autumn chestnut confection
Kuri Kinton (candied chestnuts with sweetpotatoes) is an autumn Wagashi...
未分類 New rice season
The month of October is the peak of the harvest season
Autumn is the best season for Japanese who love eating.
We have...
未分類 Persimmons
Persimmon fruit: 柿 "kaki"
Persimmon is a seasonal autumn fruit and gift in Japan.
Its sweet flesh holds several heal...
未分類 Red spider lily and Ohagi
The day when autumn begins
"Shubun-no-hi" (Autumnal Equinox Day) is a national holiday in Japan that usually occurs on ...