It’s already December–winter has come! Make a hot cup of tea, and settle down to read Japanese “tanka” poetry! December–Month Name December, or Shiwasu 師走, is the period when even…

It’s already December–winter has come! Make a hot cup of tea, and settle down to read Japanese “tanka” poetry! December–Month Name December, or Shiwasu 師走, is the period when even…
Luscious locks, traditional clothes, and candy sticks–today’s post is all about Shichigosan! What is Shichigosan 七五三? If you grew up in a Japanese home, I bet in your home you…
Rakes, roosters, and beautiful fall foliage–November has arrived! Month Name–Shimotsuki In November, temperatures are beginning to drop, and in areas where there is grass or a bit of garden, you…
It’s almost Jūsanya, so we tried making moon-inspired pumpkin rice cake–with only three ingredients! As we mentioned in our last post, Jūgoya, “the Night of the 15th” or the moon…
A conference of the gods at Izumo Taisha Shrine, the Night of the 13th, and the Seven Herbs of Autumn–October is here! Month Name–Kannazuki / Kamiarizuki The wafuu meigetsu ((和風名月,…
This month, read Japanese literature, make wishes, and send summer gifts and greetings! Month Name–Fumizuki According to the lunisolar calendar, July is called “fumizuki” (文月, Literature Month). In light of…