Tori no Ichi ‘Rooster Market’

In November, Tori no ichi is held for people to purchase kumade to wish for good luck in the coming year.

Celebrating Bunka no hi in Japan

Learn about ‘Bunka no hi’, otherwise known as Culture Day in Japan.

Ritto (立冬)：beginning of winter

“Ritto”(立冬) is the day that is considered as the beginning of winter in Japan.

Momijigari: admire the autumn leaves

In autumn, the color of the leaves changes into orange, red, yellow, and brown. This is called 紅葉（koyo）, and it is one of the beautiful sceneries you can see in Japan.

A Japanese Cultural Tradition – Kouhaku Uta Gassen

One place to find good songs to learn Japanese is the cultural phenomenon of Kouhaku Uta Gassen. It is held every year on December 31st to celebrate New Year’s Eve and features the top songs from Japan from the year.

Tsukimi: Moonviewing Festival

September in Japan is a month of transition, with the weather quickly changing from scorching hot to rather pleasant, with the odd typhoon thrown in.
One traditional Japanese event held in September is Tsukimi, or “moon viewing festival”, celebrated annually to honour the autumn moon.

Tipping in Japan: There is no tipping culture in Japan

Learn about the tipping culture in Japan.

What does “Hatsumode” mean for Japanese people?

Learn about the Japanese New Year’s tradition of “Hatsumode”, the first visit to a shrine or temple for the year.