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Japanese New Year (Shogatsu)
The most important holiday in Japan. A very good page with all necessary info, illustrations and links. [eng] |
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What is Obon?
The origin of the festival's name, and more. [eng] |
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Obon (Japan)
A Buddhist festival during which memorial services are held to commemorate the deceased ancestors . [eng] |
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March 2000: Japanese Valentine's Day and White Day
The page examined the customs and popularity of the two annual events, things people present each other and so on. [eng] |
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Japanese Holidays:Coming of Age(Seijin no hi)
On this day 20 year old people become adults. More information on this special page. [eng] |
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Amazon.com: "Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival"
The book by Dianne M. MacMillan, 1997. Describes the history, customs, significance, and traditions of Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival, and the ways they are celebrated today in Japan and the United States. [eng] |
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Spotlight - Setsubun: The Coming of Spring
Page offers a brief overview of the holiday celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of spring. [eng] |
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Japanese Holidays, Local Festivals and Events
Concise descriptions of well-known observances including New Year's (Shogatsu), Golden Week, and the Girls' Festival (Hina Matsuri). [eng] |
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Setsubun - Beginning of the Spring Day Holiday
Info and history of the festival. Links to related resources. [eng] |
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Festivals & Holidays: Obon (Japan)
Brief history of the festival. [eng] |
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Schaweker's Guide to Japan: Tanabata
Info, pictures and links to related sites. [eng] |
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January 2000 Schauwecker's Guide to Japan: Christmas
Christmas is not a national holiday, but it is celebrated by an increasing number of Japanese. Here you can find the Japanese way to meet the holiday. [eng] |
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Runker Room: Obon no koto
General information about the festival also called the Festival of the Dead. [eng] |
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Amazon.com: "Obon (Multicultural Celebrations)"
Book about the holiday by Ruth Suyenaga, 1993. [eng] |
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Setsubun: Get Out Ogre! Come In Happiness!
Article aboutthe Japanese holiday marking the beginning of spring. [eng] |
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Festivals & Holidays: Setsubun
Page discusses customs and superstitions associated with the holiday. [eng] |
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Schauwecker's Guide To Japan: Shichi Go San
7 (shichi) year old girls, 5 (go) year old boys and 3 (san) year old girls go to the shrine to wish for good health and growth. It is not a national holiday. [eng] |
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Bon Dance in Hawaii
Obon in Hawaii. [eng] |
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Izu: Japanese Holidays and Celebrated Days
Dates and explanations, short history of national holidays and other festivals. [eng] |
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Mieko's Home Page: Setsubun (Bean Scattering)
The winter festival devoted to the driving away devils from home and spring coming. [eng] |
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