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Traditions

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The rites and seasonal observances that structure the Japanese year — from spring’s blossom-viewing to a shrine visit at New Year’s. Each one repeats, and each one is treated as if it were happening for the first time.

“The flowers are loved not in spite of their brevity but because of it.”

Hanami →

Hanami

花見

Hatsumōde

初詣

Matsuri

祭り

Obon

お盆

Setsubun

節分

Shichi-Go-San

七五三

Tanabata

七夕

Tea Ceremony

茶道