Seasonal festival– tag –

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, 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...