Children’s Day in Japan
May the 5th is Children's Day in Japan. It was originally a celebration for boys, and was known as Tango-no-Sekku. In 1948, this day became a national [...]
Hay Fever
Since the beginning of this month, I have been sneezing more. I do no want to admit it, but I may have hay fever.. Hay fever is [...]
Japanese Spring
Though it is still slightly cold in Japan, we are starting to see hints of spring. Spring is a joyous time in Japan, and people celebrate the upcoming [...]
Girl’s Festival: Hina-Matsuri
The Girl’s Festival is an annual festival, celebrated on the third of March. As you can tell from its name, this festival is dedicated to little girls. [...]
Almost Spring
It is almost March, and the strong winds tell us that spring is just around the corner. A few days ago, the wind was so strong that [...]
Valentine’s Day around the Corner
Valentine's day is just around the corner. Every year, the day of love comes during the cold days to remind us that we want to cuddle up [...]