Blog CHILDREN’S KAGURA Sato Kagura, one of Japan’s traditional performing arts, is being faithfully passed down to the younger generation. CARP STREAMERS IN NISHIOGI 2025 May 5th is Children’s Day, a national holiday in Japan. Let’s pray for the healthy growth of all children! TRAVEL-FRIENDLY TEA UTENSILS Let’s go on a trip with a tea basket! APRIL 2025 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI There were also many items on display that were recommended for outings during the long holiday. APRIL 2025 SHINMEI-DORI ASAICHI There were also many items on display to help people enjoy their new lives. FLOWERS RESEMBLING CHERRY BLOSSOMS Like cherry blossoms, these are dainty flowers that make you feel the spring. NISHIOGI SPRING ANTIQUE FESTIVAL 2025 We were blessed with fine weather and there were quite a few visitors from abroad, making the event very lively. BUTTERFLY SHAPED FLOWER This is a beautiful pure white butterfly-shaped flower. TASTE OF SPRING IN NISHIOGI 2025 Perhaps inspired by the warm weather of the past few days, bamboo shoots, one of the most representative flavors of… ZEN TEMPLE FLOWERS They adorn the tranquil grounds of the Zen Temple. MARCH 2025 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI How about wearing this for a cherry blossom viewing trip? PURE WHITE FLOWERS The flowers bloom so gorgeously that they cover the entire tree. MARCH 2025 SHINMEI-DORI ASAICHI Despite the cold, rainy weather that felt like winter had returned, Asaichi fans enjoyed shopping. TUFTED FLOWERS At first glance, the flowers look like bunches of grapes. SPRING SNOW IN NISHIOGI Unseasonal snow fell even in NISHIOGI from the evening of March 4th to the early morning of the 5th. FEBRUARY 2025 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI Works related to the upcoming Hina Festival and Cat Day, which occurred last February 22nd were also displayed. THE TIME TO APPRECIATE PLUM BLOSSOMS The plum blossoms are blooming beautifully. NISHIOGI DOLL FESTIVAL 2025 How about enjoying various Hina dolls while feeling the breath of spring? BAG-SHAPED FLOWER This is a unique flower that looks as if it is waiting for something. SETSUBUN IN NISHIOGI 2025 The grand bean throwing began with the signal of a loud “boom” on a drum. JANUARY 2025 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI A lion dance also came to celebrate the first market of the new year. DENSE POME FRUIT These are vivid fruits that brighten up the park in winter. NEW YEAR’S FIRST MARKET 2025 Many people also took part in the “Atama-kami” or head-biting ceremony and prayed for good health in the year ahead. CALM BIRD The bird remained motionless for a while, perhaps taking a break after a satisfying meal. FUNNEL-SHAPED FLOWERS These are gorgeous flowers that seem to suddenly open up in a flash. BIRDS CONCENTRATING ON EATING They must have been very hungry as they were pecking away enthusiastically, ignoring the presence of any people around. LUCKY NEW YEAR DECORATIONS These are said to be auspicious plants that bring good fortune when cut and added to New Year decorations such as… NISHIOGI NEW YEAR’S SHRINE VISIT 2025 Many people prayed for good luck and prosperity in the Year of the Snake. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM NISHIOGI! 2025 This marks the start of a new challenge aimed at growth and change. TOWARD MI-DOSHI Like a snake shedding its skin and being reborn as a new being, the new year should be a year in which we rack our… 前1 (このページ)234567…11次 Topics Seasons and Events (季節・催し) Japanese culture (日本文化) Shrines and Temples (神社・寺院) Park (公園) Food and Café (飲食) Trial experience (体験)