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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…

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  28th Dec 2025

  Notice of Year-End and New Year Holiday Closure

  Thank you very much for your continued patronage. We would like to inform you of our year-end and Ne…

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  16th Nov 2025

  What Is the Japanese Zodiac (Eto)? — A Friendly Guide for Global Readers

  Learn what the Japanese Zodiac (Eto) actually is: a time-keeping system that combines Ten Heavenly…