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In Japan, it is now rainy season called
#Tsuyu
that last until mid-July. The sky remains gloomy, and temperatures and humidity rise, but variety of colored
#hydrangea
can brighten up a gloom day!
Learn more about Tsuyu:
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#DYK
there are many different varieties of
#CherryBlossom
/#桜!?
#KawazuZakura
/#河津桜 in Kawazu Town,
#Shizuoka
Pref. starts blooming in early Feb. It has larger petals & pinker color compared to the most popular cherry tree,
#YoshinoCherry
/#ソメイヨシノ.
#WebJapan
#StayInspired
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#Achimura
(#阿智村), a village in
#Nagano
, is well known for having the most beautiful
#StarrySky
in
#Japan
. There are more spots you can enjoy its rich natural environment, such as the
#AutumnLeaves
,
#SeaOfClouds
,
#HanaPeach
, and
#HotSprings
.
#BucketList
#DreamNowTravelLater
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#LakeKawaguchi
/#河口湖 is one of the Fuji 5 Lakes that are located at the base of
#MtFuji
/#富士山 in
#Yamanashi
Pref. Numbers of seasonal events are held around
#Kawaguchiko
so the lake is a popular tourist site throughout the year.
#WebJapan
#StayInspired
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Nov 7 is the first day of winter in the old lunar calendar called Ritto/立冬. Winter is approaching, and we can feel the signs of it.
Risshun/立春 (early Feb) the beginning of spring, Rikka/立夏 (early May) the beginning of summer, & Risshu/立秋 (early Aug) the beginning of fall.
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November 15 is
#ShichiGoSan
(#七五三,
#753
) in
#Japan
. In many regions, parents take their 3-year-old girls/boys, 5-year-old boys, and 7-year-old girls to a local
#shrine
to pray for the healthy growth of their children.
More at
#WebJapan
:
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#IzumoShrine
/#出雲大社 in
#Shimane
, one of the most important Shinto shrines in
#Japan
, is known for the deity of matchmaking & good fortune. In the 10th month on the lunar calendar, which falls November, 8 million of deities from all over Japan are said to gather at the shrine.
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Another “castle in the sky!”
#BitchuMatsuyamaCastle
/#備中松山城 in
#Okayama
Pref. is one of the 12 castles where “tenshu,” the tallest building, still remains its original form. The current lord of the castle is a cat “Sanjuro/#さんじゅーろー!”
#WebJapan
#BucketList
#StayInspired
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#Kenrokuen
,
#Korakuen
, and
#Kairakuen
are called the
#ThreeGreatGardensofJapan
.” Each of the three gardens is allocated with a symbolic aspect of the beauty of nature: “snow,” “the Moon,” and “flowers,” respectively.
#MofaJapan
#AfterCorona
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On Jan 11, the
#KagamiMochi
(#鏡餅), a decorative mochi, is removed & broken into smaller pieces; this ritual is called “Kagami Biraki (#鏡開き)”. By partaking of this offering to the gods, ancient people believed that they were inviting divine blessings.
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#NarutoWhirlpools
, giant eddies, are caused by the large difference in water level of the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can view this exciting spectacle from excursion ships or from Naruto Park on
#OgeIsland
in
#Tokushima
Pref.
#NarutoStrait
#Travel
#BucketList
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Many households in
#Japan
eat a special meal,
#OsechiRyori
(#おせち料理)/
#Osechi
(#おせち), at the start of the year. Each element of Osechi is made with care & effort, and together these foods represent a wide range of wishes for the New Year.
#WebJapan
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In
#Japan
, a nation where land is limited, the technologies for automated multistory parking and bicycle parking facilities are highly developed precisely.
Let’s learn more about Japan’s
#AutomatedParking
System at
#WebJapan
!
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#Korankei
/#香嵐渓 in
#Aichi
Pref. is famous nationwide for its
#stunningview
of
#AutumnLeaves
. 4,000
#mapletrees
have planted; fall colors reach peak around mid to late November.
Events & illumination have been cancelled, but you can walk around to enjoy beautiful
#FallFoliage
!
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Visit
#AsahiFunakawa
in April to see its beautiful
#SpringQuartet
/ #春の四重奏, a magnificent view created by the mountain terrains🏔️ and cherry blossoms, tulips and canola flower all blooming at once🌸🌷🌼
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#Japanese
people love
#Sakura
/ #桜🌸
#CherryBlossoms
, and consider it a hallmark of the
#Spring
❤️
Every spring, people go out of their way to see the different types of sakura, and use them in crafts🪵 and food🍡 to appreciate every part of it✨
📖
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The subtropical climate of
#IriomoteIsland
supports a coastal fringe of mangroves with inland broad-leaved forests and a number of species of indigenous animals. It is a beautiful place to visit with beaches, mountains, rivers, and waterfalls.
#Japan
#Okinawa
#Travel
#BucketList
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#Tanabata
/#七夕 or the Star Festival, is held on July 7🌃✨
The festival originates from a legend of two stars in love that are allowed to meet just once a year🌟
People write wishes on strips of paper and hang them from bamboo branches on this day🎋
📖
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The 300-meter-long
#ginkgo
-avenue (#いちょう並木) leading towards
#MeijijinguGaien
park (#明治神宮外苑) from Aoyama St. is one of the famous spots to enjoy
#foliage
in
#Tokyo
.
146 ginkgo trees create the golden tunnel in fall and the green tunnel in spring & summer.
#StayInspired
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Dear friends,
Under this difficult situation on coronavirus, we would like to send our best wishes for your safety and health with Japanese
#Sakura
in front of
#MOFAJapan
.
We truly hope the world be united to overcome this challenge together.
#WebJapan
#sakura_wj
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#NozawaOnsen
(#野沢温泉), a village located in the northern part of
#Nagano
Pref., hosted the
#biathlon
events for the
#Nagano1998
Winter Olympic Games. As you can tell from the name, the village is also famous for its
#onsen
/
#hotsprings
.
#WebJapan
#StayInspired
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This
#beech
forest in
#Tokamachi
City,
#Niigata
Pref. is called
#BijinBayashi
(#美人林,
#BeautyForest
) because of the beautiful slender shape of the trees, which are about 100 years old. The photogenic forest is a perfect spot for strolling and
#birdwatching
.
#DreamNowTravelLater
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#Jozanen
(#丈山苑), tea house &
#JapaneseGarden
, in
#Aichi
Pref.
A notable
#samurai
/cultured person ISHIKAWA Jozan spent his last years at
#Shisendo
in Kyoto Pref., and Jozanen was built to replicate it in his birthplace.
#VirtualTripToJapan
#DreamNowTravelLater
@MofaJapan_ITPR
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#Tsutanuma
(#蔦沼) is a swamp located in
#Aomori
Pref.
The stunning view of the
#beech
forest reflected on the water’s surface attracts photographers from all over the world. A 2.8-kilometer trail is perfect for
#hiking
&
#birdwatching
.
#Foliage
#FallFoliage
#DreamNowTravelLater
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The “national dish” -
#CurryRice
- is said to be eaten by many Japanese people once a week. This simple 'feast' of cooked rice covered in meat and vegetables boiled in a curry sauce has become one of the mainstays of the Japanese diet.
#WebJapan
#食欲の秋
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Happy
#InternationalMountainDay
!
#DYK
the mountain with the largest number of climbers in the world is
#MtTakao
(#高尾山) in
#Tokyo
!? The mountain offers the chance to encounter a rich, natural environment.
More at
#WebJapan
#MountainsMatter
#StayInspired
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Dec. 31, is called Omisoka in
#Japan
.
People eat
#ToshikoshiSoba
, buckwheat noodles, in the hope that one's life will be stretched out as long as these noodles. As midnight approaches, Buddhist temples begin ringing the bell (
#JoyanoKane
/#除夜の鐘)”.
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The colors of the four seasons, the use of traditional colors…
#Japan
has a myriad of
#colors
that resonate with the soul.
#Niponica
No.30 guides you to Japan’s world of varied and profound colors, created by subtle changes of tone.
#JapaneseCulture
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#Japan
is recognized as one of the safest countries in the world. Let’s learn about the history and roles of
#Koban
/#交番 that have close ties with the local area and support safety & security in people’s lifestyles.
#WebJapan
#TrendsInJapan
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#Wagasa
/ #和傘☂️ is Japanese traditional umbrella made from bamboo and
#washi
paper. Even though they are made of paper, the wax and oil coated on the surface make them waterproof🌧️ Traditional colors and designs are applied on these beautiful works of art.
#ExploreJapan
#Japan
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#Satsumas
,
#yuzu
(#柚子) & other
#CitrusFruits
are loved by Japanese people. They feature in
#JapaneseFood
& even baths. Let’s learn about how the Japanese enjoy bringing citrus fruits into their lifestyles.
#WebJapan
#Japan
#TrendsInJapan
#JapaneseCustom
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#Oze
is at the center of a wetland area of lakes and marshes, about 90 miles north of Tokyo. It is home to about 140 distinctive species of plant life, various animals, over 100 species of wild bird, and more than 40 types of insect.
#Travel
#Japan
#BucketList
#AfterCorona
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Since the Japanese school year begins in April, the graduation ceremony, or Sotsugyoshiki / #卒業式, is held around mid March. Students say goodbye to their current school and look foward to their new beginnings🌸
#WebJapan
#ExploreJapan
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#Amaharashi
Coast (#雨晴海岸) in
#Toyama
Pref.
The majestic view of the Tateyama mountains range looming 3,000m above Toyama Bay changes in each season and is breathtakingly beautiful.
#VirtualTripToJapan
#DreamNowTravelLater
@MofaJapan_ITPR
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The blooming of
#sakura
/
#CherryBlossoms
signals the beginning of springtime!
In
#Japan
, the school year & the fiscal year, which the government & businesses use in planning their annual activities, begins in April so people think spring is the perfect time to
#start
new things!
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#Matsutake
/ #松茸🍄 is a mushroom that grows under pine trees🌲. In
#Japan
, it is seen as the king of autumn delicacies, so people all over Japan hope to get a taste of it at least once before winter comes🍂 😋
Read more👉
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Tradition and innovation coexist in
#Japan
; you can enjoy both traditional
#architecture
, such as temples and castles, & modern architecture.
Let’s learn about
#JapaneseArchitecture
at
#WebJapan
#HimejiCastle
#TokyoTower
#TokyoSkytree
#JapanNationalStadium
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Japanese laundry services clean garments, shoes, bags and other items indispensable in our daily lives—even the hard-to-reach areas are spotless. They are full of the skill of artisans in work done by hand and leading-edge technology.
#WebJapan
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Traditional skills, techniques & knowledge for the conservation & transmission of wooden architecture in Japan has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity!
One of the techniques: Gold Leaf Production
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#MtTakao
/ #高尾山⛰️in
#Tokyo
is a mountain with one of the largest number of climbers in the world!
This
#mountain
offers the chance to encounter a rich natural environment, home to more than 1,300 types of plants🌳 and over 60 species🐿️🍂
#ExploreJapan
#Scenery
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#DakigaeriGorge
(#抱返り渓谷)” in
#Akita
Pref. is famous for beautiful
#foliage
& fresh green leaves.
“Dakigaeri” means hug and turn around. The pathway along the gorge used to be extremely narrow so when two people had to hug and support each other to get by.
#DreamNowTravelLater
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#EgawaCoast
.
The coast is a part of the largest tidal flats in Japan where the rich natural environment remains. The scenery reflected on the water surface is idyllic and mystical
#VirtualTripToJapan
#AfterCorona
#BucketList
#DreamNowTravelLater
#MtFuji
@MofaJapan_ITPR
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November 3 is Culture Day (#文化の日, Bunka no Hi) in
#Japan
!
This annual national holiday is for celebrating freedom and peace and for promoting the culture, arts, and academia as well.
#WebJapan
#JapaneseCulture
#JapaneseHoliday
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What’s your favorite
#JapaneseFood
!?
#Japan
has developed an incredibly rich and varied
#foodculture
that includes not only native-
#JapaneseCuisine
but many foreign dishes, some adapted to Japanese tastes.
More about
#JapaneseFoodCulture
#WebJapan
#washoku
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#WebJapan_PhotoContestSummer2020
Post a photo of your
#summer
experience in
#Japan
/ a photo describing summer in japan with the hashtag above and mention
@Web_Japan
!
For more information, please check our FB/IG
account:
FB:
IG:
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It is starting to get warmer here in
#Tokyo
, and
#spring
is almost here!🌸 How is it in your area?☺️
#ExploreJapan
#WebJapan
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The
#SomaNomaoi
Horse Festival🏇/ #相馬野馬追 is held every July in
#Fukushima
. The festival features about 400 riders, dressed in the
#Samurai
garb of their ancestors, parading throughout the city and having competitions🐴
Full ver.🎥
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#WebJapan_PhotoContestSummer2020
Gold Prize:
Sunflowers & historical farmhouses at
#Shirakawago
taken by Gaurav Gupta.
Shirakawago, a mountain village in
#Gifu
, is famous for its traditional farmhouses, built with steeply sloping thatched roofs to withstand the heavy snowfall.
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#Tanada
are one part of Japan’s characteristic landscape. You will never forget the beautiful sight of rice fields arranged like a mosaic that changes its appearance over the seasons.
Let’s learn about
#TerracedPaddyField
at
#WebJapan
#TrendsInJapan
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Akagawa
#Firefly
in Unnan,
#Shimane
Pref.
The city has conducted the environmental conservation activities to protect
#fireflies
.
The fascinating scenery created by the light of fireflies makes us feel relaxed.
#VirtualTripToJapan
#AfterCorona
#BucketList
@MofaJapan_ITPR
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The surviving castles across
#Japan
are witnesses to the history of the
#samurai
/#侍. Castles were constructed all over Japan, notably the 16th century, when samurai played an active role.
Learn more about
#JapaneseCastle
/#城 at
#WebJapan
/
#TrendsInJapan
:
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#Shinsenen
Garden /#神泉苑🏞️ in
#Kyoto
welcomes you with splendid views any time of the year!🌸
The four seasons in
#Japan
create a calming and beautiful scenery with the ancient Japanese architecture🍵
#ExploreJapan
#WebJapan
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🌸Today is
#Ikebana
/ #生け花 Day🌸
Ikebana is a sensitive and sophisticated style of
#FlowerArrangement
💐 that aims to create harmony between the flower, container and space, practiced in
#Japan
for over seven centuries.
Read more
#WebJapan
#Culture
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#Hokkaido
’s
#LakeShikotsu
’s water is used to create enormous ice sculptures❄️ for an ice
#festival
here in the winter.
They create a splendid sight in the sun and an even more spectacular view when illuminated at night!✨
Watch how they are made here!🎥
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#WebJapan_AutumnContest2020
Silver Prize:
#AutumnLeaves
of
#Kamikochi
(#上高地) and clear water of
#AzusaRiver
in
#Nagano
Pref. taken by am_ilton.
Kamikochi, a highland basin surrounded by mountains called the
#JapanAlps
, is one of the most scenic mountain resorts in
#Japan
.
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#TsunoshimaBridge
(#角島大橋) in
#Yamaguchi
Pref.
This beautiful bridge, connecting Japan’s mainland to
#Tsunoshima
island, is designed with consideration for the environment and landscape.
#VirtualTripToJapan
#BucketList
#DreamNowTravelLater
@MofaJapan_ITPR
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#Cardboard
📦 is a strong, recyclable material that is easy to work with, so it's no surprise that there are many people in
#Japan
who love using it to make models✂️. Let's look at some of the amazing works made with cardboard🤩
📖
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In 2022,
#unesco
added 41 traditional Japanese dances to
#intangibleculturalheritage
list and Nishimonai
#bonodori
from Akita is one of them. Only skilled dancers wear Hanui made from old
#kimono
👘, preserving this tradition in the community🥰.
Full movie👉
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#DYK
? Japan’s love for flowers🌼 have a history of over thousand years!
In Japan’s oldest waka poem collection, 160 types of plants and 50 types of flowers are depicted, showing how people adored nature and flowers from ancient times.💐
Read more:
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September 1 is
#DisasterPrevention
Day in
#Japan
.
Disaster prevention training takes place every year in schools, offices, and local communities.
It’s important to prepare for a disaster before it arrives.
Learn more at
#WebJapan
:
#MofaJapan
#BeSafe
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Red spider lilies / #彼岸花 bloom around late September in
#Japan
🌹
Beautiful as they are, they are sometimes used as a symbol of the afterlife in many art and literature works in Japan📚
#ExploreJapan
#flowers
#scenery
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March 3rd is
#HinaMatsuri
🎎/#ひな祭り, a day when people pray for the health and happiness of girls✨
People celebrate this day by s displaying
#HinaNingyo
dolls and eat colorful rice crackers and other festive food!🌸
📖
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New issue of
#niponica
has been updated✨
On niponica No.33, we guide you through Japanese
#Literature
📚 and places associated with them that you can visit🧳✨
Read more about “The Tale of Genji,” to
#HarukiMurakami
,
#manga
&
#anime
and more!😍
👉
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Astonishing view of
#LakeBiwa
/ #琵琶湖, the biggest lake in
#Japan
, and a torii gate of Shirahige Shrine⛩️
#Webjapan
#scenery
#ExploreJapan
#StayInspired
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March 3 is
#HinaMatsuri
/#ひな祭り, a day to wish good health & future happiness for girls! Families w/ daughters display a special set of dolls (
#HinaDoll
/#雛人形) in the weeks leading up to this day & eat special foods.
More at
#WebJapan
/
#KidsWebJapan
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It is golden week which includes 4 national holidays in Japan (29 April, 3-5 May)!
This beautiful photo of
#Koinobori
(carp-shaped windsocks to celebrate children’s day, 5th May) with
#Hanamomo
(peach blossom trees) in full bloom is taken in Kuki,
#KochiPrefecture
.
#WebJapan
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#JapaneseGardens
/#日本庭園 attracting people as seasons change, modeling after nature. By looking at & feeling Japanese gardens, you can come closer to the essence of their beauty.
Explore more about Japanese gardens at
#WebJapan
/
#Niponica
(#にぽにか)!
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#Manekineko
/ #招き猫 lucky cat dolls🐈 are placed in storefronts and homes throughout
#Japan
, believed that these charms bring luck – a beckoning right paw attracts wealth, the left draws customers🐾
Full🎥
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September 10th is Autumnal Moon Viewing/ #月見🎑in
#Japan
, the custom of viewing the beautiful full moon of autumn🌕
It’s a very poetic and elegant practice that reflects our gratitude for each season and its beauty🍂
📖
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February 11 is
#NationalFoundationDay
/#建国記念の日, an annual holiday for Japanese people to remind themselves of the nation’s founding & foster their love for the nation.
Learn about how the day became a
#JapaneseHoliday
at
#WebJapan
/
#KidsWebJapan
!
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Due to the new coronavirus, travels and events have been restrained and it is difficult to have cherry blossom viewing parties outside. Instead, why not share your cherry blossom photos with us? Post your photo with a hashtag of “
#sakura_wj
”.
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#CrepuscularRays
viewed from the observatory on 45th floor at
#Tokyo
Metropolitan Government Building.
May the happiness & love always shine on you in 2021, like this picture!
#VirtualTripToJapan
#DreamNowTravelLater
@MofaJapan_ITPR
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In Japan, new types of
#robots
are attracting attention — petite robots with charming personalities that you'll just want to be friends with!🤝 Let's take a look at how these robots came about and what makes them popular🤖
👉
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Do you get the impression that
#videogames
are things that you play while sitting down?
#Games
that you enjoy by moving your body are hugely popular in Japan, such as an RPG where you work out while adventuring and a drumming rhythm game.
#WebJapan
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#Chiyogami
/ #千代紙 is a style of
#Japanese
paper decorated with colorful designs taken from nature🌸
Painted either by brush or with woodblocks, it's widely used as a craft paper for
#origami
and stationary items✨
🎥Watch for more
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November 15 is Shichi-go-san / #七五三, a day to pray for the healthy growth of young children🧒. “Shichi-go-san” literally means seven, five, three, and children of those age often dress up 👘 and visit a shrine⛩️ to celebrate this day✨
👉
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#Kourankei
/ #香嵐渓 in
#Aichi
Prefecture have 11 types of Japanese maple trees that each change color in autumn to make this magnificent landscape🍂
#ExploreJapan
#scenery
#stayinspired
#Japan
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