Seasonal Reflections from Japan
How a Lucky Day Became an Unlucky One: The Curious Story of Sanrinbō

It is widely known as an unlucky day for construction.There is even an old saying that if someone builds a hou […]

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Seasonal Reflections from Japan
I LOVE YOU = "The Moon Is Beautiful" — Is That Really True?

When writing about the Japanese calendar and seasonal traditions,I often find myself talking about the moon. T […]

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Seasonal Reflections from Japan
Shōman: An Old Japanese Calendar That Still Understands the Seasons

Small Fullness — The Old Calendar Still Works On my way home, I stopped by the supermarket and found piles of […]

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