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Japanese seasons are part of the country's culture, folklore and traditions. The four seasons are observed diligently and many linguistic and social terms are based on this aspect of Japan.
Fireworks in Japan
In Japan, fireworks are an integral part of the summer festivities. There are official fireworks festivals held by local cities and municipalities as well as local summer festivals that often conclude with a small fireworks display.
In this blog for learners of Japanese, Rie Kinoi a Japanese teacher at JOI introduces some of the different types of handheld fireworks that are c...
Wearing masks in Japan
Japan has long been associated with mask-wearing and it was not strange to see people wearing masks before the pandemic. One reason is due to allergies and the pollen season. Allergy sufferers found comfort in wearing masks to reduce the symptoms.
Masks also became fashionable. Many celebrities were caught by paparazzi trying to cover their faces with masks and wearing sun...
June in Japan
The month of June in Japan is usually seen as the rainy season or the beginning of summer. It can be an uncomfortable month which is humid and rainy.
The temperatures do not climb up to the highs of mid-summer months like August, but the humidity can be tough for many people to handle.
Japanese teacher Ayako Suzuki does not like this month at all. But in this blog for Beginner lea...
Japan's “lockdown”
Japan began an official state of emergency at the start of April, and local governments of 7 prefectures began their “lockdown”. This was further extended to the rest of the country in mid-April.
But the type of “lockdown” has been different to many countries in the world. It has not been a forced lockdown and people can go out to parks and shopping as long as they are careful...
The Japanese fiscal year
The Japanese financial or fiscal year spans from April 1st to March 31st . Schools and businesses usually follow this calendar to mark the start of a new year and hold ceremonies to celebrate the new additions to their institutions.
It also takes place during the start of spring, so in Japan spring is often seen at the season for new beginnings.
In this blog for Japanes...
