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Summer is the time for festivals
Speaking of summer in Japan, we must not forget festivals. Originally, the word "festival" comes from the root word "matsuri," meaning "to enshrine,( The Japanese word for "enshiru" is "matsuru.)"...
Summer is the time for festivals
Speaking of summer in Japan, we must not forget festivals. Originally, the word "festival" comes from the root word "matsuri," meaning "to enshrine,( The Japanese word for "enshiru" is "matsuru.)"...

Tanabata
In Japan, July 7 is called Tanabata, the day when Orihime and Hikoboshi meet in the Milky Way only once a year. (*Tanabata is also celebrated on August 7 in...
Tanabata
In Japan, July 7 is called Tanabata, the day when Orihime and Hikoboshi meet in the Milky Way only once a year. (*Tanabata is also celebrated on August 7 in...

Speaking of the rainy season
In the last issue, I wrote about the explanation and origin of the rainy season, and this time I would like to talk about the Japanese things we associate with...
Speaking of the rainy season
In the last issue, I wrote about the explanation and origin of the rainy season, and this time I would like to talk about the Japanese things we associate with...

梅雨-Tsuyu-
June has arrived and the rainy season is in full swing in Japan. It rains a lot during this time of year, and as I have curly hair, the humidity...
梅雨-Tsuyu-
June has arrived and the rainy season is in full swing in Japan. It rains a lot during this time of year, and as I have curly hair, the humidity...
Opening of a store
We are pleased to announce the opening of "いとおかし-Itookashi-" from today. We will strive to deliver wonderful Japanese sweets to your doorstep every month. If you are satisfied with what...
Opening of a store
We are pleased to announce the opening of "いとおかし-Itookashi-" from today. We will strive to deliver wonderful Japanese sweets to your doorstep every month. If you are satisfied with what...

It's May!
Tango-no Sekku is a Japanese May event.Tango-no Sekku is an annual event held on May 5 to celebrate the birth of a boy and pray for his healthy growth.In ancient...
It's May!
Tango-no Sekku is a Japanese May event.Tango-no Sekku is an annual event held on May 5 to celebrate the birth of a boy and pray for his healthy growth.In ancient...