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Tanabata Somen: A Festive Dish to Celebrate the Star Festival
On July 7th, we'll welcome the Tanabata Festival, also known as ”Shichiseki no Sekku.” It is one of Japan's five seasonal festivals. In the central Kanto region, it is celebrated on July 7th according to the modern calendar, but in Senda... -
May 5th: The Festival of Boys and the Spirit of Tango no Sekku
May 5th is traditionally called "Tango no Sekku," also known as Children’s Day in Japan, a day to pray for the healthy growth of boys. My cooking school gets decked out with carp streamers every year, using ones given by my grandfather. ... -
Hinamatsuri- “Joumi-no-Sekku”: Japan’s Doll Festival and Its Rich Traditions
Hinamatsuri, or the Doll Festival, is one of Japan’s cherished spring traditions. As the peach flowers start to bloom, homes are filled with nicely decked-out Hina dolls, colorful rice cakes, and crispy hina-arare, creating a festive vib...
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