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  8th Feb 2026

  Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) in Japan: Meaning, March 3 Traditions, and How to Celebrate with Japanese Ceramics

  Hinamatsuri, celebrated on March 3, is Japan’s gentle spring festival of wishes and blessings. Lear…

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  25th Jan 2026

  Beginner’s Guide to Juzu (Japanese Buddhist Prayer Beads): Meaning & Usage

  Beginner’s Guide to Juzu (Japanese Buddhist Prayer Beads): Meaning & Usage Juzu, or Buddhist prayer…

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  14th Jan 2026

  Setsubun in Japan: Bean-Throwing, Oni, Ehomaki, and a Seasonal Table in Early February

  Setsubun is a traditional Japanese event celebrated in early February, just before the beginning…

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  31st Dec 2025

  A Quiet Japanese Year-End: Resetting Your Home, Welcoming the New “Eto,” and Saying Thank You

  In Japan, the year doesn’t end with a loud countdown. It ends with small, intentional actions—cl…