Japanese culture and traditions

Daijosai 2019: The Emperor Naruhito show his respect and gratitude to Amaterasu Ohmikami

Daijosai is the first Niinamesai the Emperor holds in his rein. It is a ritual in which the Emperor shows his respect and gratitude Amaterasu Ohomikami, the most admired Deity in Shinto and the ancestor of the emperor.

2019.11.10

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Emperor naruhito’s enthronement ceremony: Sokui Seiden no Gi in 2019

On 1st March 2019, Emperor Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne and became the 126th Emperor of Japan. On 22th October 2019. Emperor Naruhito is to declare his accession in Sokuirei Seiden no Gi at Imperial Palace. In this article, we learn about what is it.

2019.10.11

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The meaning of Reiwa, the new Japanese Imperial period

Reiwa (令和), what does the new Imperial period/era mean? Why are Japanese people delighted because it was quoted the Manyosyu?

2019.04.01

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