Japan’s Obon Festival
Japan’s Obon Festival: Honoring Ancestors in a Summer Festival of Light and Memory Every summer in Japan, families across the country pause to remember their ancestors in a time-honored celebration…
Japan’s Golden Week
Japan’s Golden Week: ゴールデンウィークGōruden Wīku Golden Week, orゴールデンウィーク, Gōruden Wīku, is one of Japan’s most celebrated holiday periods, taking place between April 29 and May 5 each year. It’s a…
Japan’s Spring Equinox Festival
春分の日 Shunbun no Hi: Japan’s Spring Equinox Festival As winter fades and the days grow longer, Japan welcomes 春分の日 Shunbun no Hi, or the Spring Equinox Day. This is a…
