A Japan Photo per Day – Kokeshi Dolls Collection
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese dolls, originally created in Northern Japan, made from various woods, with a simple body and a large head, ....
23 Sep 9:01 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Did you know… Senjafuda
At many shrines and temples from Japan, I noticed small pieces of paper randomly glued on walls, pillars or even ceilings: Daigyo-ji Templ....
17 Jun 6:39 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Did you know… Binbogami
There are myriads of kami (gods) in the Shinto religion. To honor the kami, the Japanese people build shrines and organize festivals (matsu....
11 Jun 3:09 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Odd Japanese Customs – Baku
We all have bad dreams from time to time… Some treatments are available to avoid the nightmares, but in Japan we can get some exceptional....
26 May 4:22 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Tango no Sekku
As the Japanese girls have the Hina Matsuri on March 3rd, the Japanese boys have their own festival, Tango no sekku 「端午の節句」, ....
4 May 4:20 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Odd Japanese Customs – Teru teru bozu
Many cultures have ancient rituals for invoking or for stopping the rain, and Japan is no exception. However, Japan is one of the few count....
30 Apr 4:10 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Odd Japanese Customs – Kotobuki Bako, the Umbilical Cord Box
I wrote before about the Suiten-gu Shrine, located in Nihombashi, near the Suitengumae Station, dedicated to the God of safe childbirth and....
13 Apr 4:14 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Hana Matsuri
On April 8th, Japan celebrates Buddha’s Birthday, Hana Matsuri (花祭り - The Flower Festival). According to Buddhist tradition, Prince....
6 Apr 6:12 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
5 Old Japanese Lullaby Songs
Every culture has its own cradle songs (lullabies), simple yet beautiful songs, sung by parents since ancient times. Some lullaby songs we....
2 Apr 4:35 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
12 Great Sakura Videos
From the end of March until the beginning of May, the Japanese celebrates Hanami ( 「花見」 - the flower viewing). The custom is not s....
22 Mar 7:31 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Shunbun no Hi, the Vernal Equinox
Shunbun no Hi 「春分の日」, the Vernal Equinox Day, is a National Holiday in Japan since 1948. Because it’s an event about stars, t....
19 Mar 10:27 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
3 Old Japanese Sakura Stories
In Japan, sakura will start blooming soon… but the snow that fell here a few days ago, reminded me of several great Japanese stories abou....
17 Mar 8:04 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Hina Matsuri: Dolls and Deli
On March 3rd, Japan celebrates Hina Matsuri 「雛祭り」, the Japanese Doll Festival, also known as the “Girl’s Day", an import....
3 Mar 6:15 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Setsubun
Setsubun ( 節分 ) is a Japanese traditional celebration taking place in the last day of a season. From the four annual festivals, the mos....
3 Feb 10:21 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Dondo Yaki
A lot of Japanese customs and traditions at the beginning of the year! At the middle of January, a festival of fire takes place in Japan, ....
14 Jan 9:33 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Mukonage Festival
One of the reasons I like Japan so much is the fact that people know how to have fun. On January 15th, in the Tokamachi City, Niigata Pre....
13 Jan 8:53 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Seijin no hi
Seijin no hi ( 成人の日 - Coming of Age Day) is a national holiday in Japan since 1948, when it was established on the January 15th. S....
11 Jan 7:44 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Jinjitsu and Okayu
Tomorrow, on January 7th, Jinjitsu ( 人日 ) - the Human Day is celebrated in Japan, a festival originating from the ancient China. Accor....
6 Jan 7:26 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Best of Muza-chan 2009, part 1 – Traditional Japan
The beginning of a new year is always a good moment for a review of the past year. But I just published a review of these 2 years of Japan ....
3 Jan 10:05 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Customs and traditions of Japan – Shichi-Go-San
Shichi-Go-San ( 七五三 - seven-five-three ) is a festival marking a Japanese traditional rite of passage for 3 and 7 year-old girls and ....
16 Nov 12:30 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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