Celebrations and Holidays |
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Send free Culture Day virtual cards and other gifts.
Annotoated photo guide to the famous Honen Festival in Komaki, Aichi.
Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holiday.
Japanese folk toys are a respected and integral part of Japanese folklore.
Gives structure of fireworks, how they are made, and photographs.
Gives overview and explains variaties of Japanese fireworks, picture gallery and how to photograph them.
A four minute news piece on the Obon festival and funerals in Japan, along with modern changes to traditional rites. From August, 2001. [Realplayer required].
A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
Provides origin, tradition, celebrations, and e-greetings for this celebration in March.
A brief description of New Years Day in Japan.
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