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初詣 – Hatsumōde

Hatsumōde is your first visit to a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine in the New Year.  You generally wish for health and …

Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are being held for 17 days from July 23rd through August 8th, 2021.  The starting date was pushed …

Ehōmaki Fish Tank Decor

Normally Setsubun falls on the 3rd of February, but it is the 2nd of February this year.  This happens due to the …

Happy New Year 2021

あけまして おめでとう ございます。 ことしも よろしく おねがいします。

New Year’s Bells (online)

Normally lots of people in Japan go to shrines and temples on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.  But this year …

幸先詣 – Saisaki Mōde

Japanese people usually visit a Shintō shrine or a temple at the beginning of the year.  That is called Hatsumōde.  However, this …

Koi Nobori Sushi

Koi nobori sushi (鯉のぼり寿司) is the simple & fun way to Celebrate Children’s Day at home.  Please click this link to see …