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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

Enthronement/即位For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

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

Enthronement/即位For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

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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The ancient story still goes on in Japan, in the fear of COVID-19

Yasaka shirne installed Chinowa in early March, before the outbreak of COVID-19. The installation was based on a belief in the 8th century...

2020.03.24

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

Top 3 Kawazu Zakura spot in Kyoto 2020

Kawazu Zakura is the earliest-blooming Sakura in Kyoto.This article shows you the places to admire it; Toji temple, Unryuin temple, and Ichijo Modoribashi and Sanjo Ohashi bridge. The best time is mid-March usually.

2020.02.07

For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossom

Places to visit in Kyoto after COVID-19

Now the state of emergency was lifted in Japan but the fear of COVID-19 still exists. In this article, I'll show you places to visit for enjoying Goriyaku (Good fortune), Aomomoji, and other things in Kyoto keeping social distance.

2020.05.26

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Omuro Zakura in Ninnaji temple and its forecast 2024: Migoro on 4/13 御室桜英語で説明

Generally speaking, Omuro Zakura of Ninnaji is the last-blooming Sakura in Kyoto. It is in full-bloom in mid-April usually. You can learn about the Sakura and the way to enjoy it in this article.

2020.03.12

For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossom

The events canceled due to Coronavirus in Kyoto

OverviewHere in Kyoto, some events are canceled due to widespread coronavirus. The following is the gist of them officia...

2020.03.02

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Breaking report on Sakura/ Cherry blossoms in Kyoto 4/30/2025: Omuro Zakura, shidare Zakura in Migoro and Someiyoshino, falling 京都の桜開花予想英語版

The breaking report of Sakura 2025 in Kyoto. There are many cherry blossoms a.k.a. Sakura and Migoro, the best time to enjoy them lasts for a month. In this article, we divide Migoro into 3 peirod; March, late March to mid April, Mid-April, and around April 20.

2020.03.10

For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossom