Celebrations and Holidays
This category is for sites on celebrations and holidays in Japan.Websites submitted here must be Japanese culture related and in English.
Hina Matsuri
- Provides origin, tradition, celebrations, and e-greetings for this celebration in March.http://www.rumela.com/events/hina_matsuri.htm
Hounen Matsuri
- Annotoated photo guide to the famous Honen Festival in Komaki, Aichi.http://www.thoeny.com/peter/tagata/tagata1.html
Japanese Festivals and Celebrations
- A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.http://www.thejapanfaq.com/celebrations.html
Japanese Fireworks
- Gives structure of fireworks, how they are made, and photographs.http://www.hanabi.co.jp/english/hanabi.english.htm
Japanese Fireworks "Hanabi"
- Gives overview and explains variaties of Japanese fireworks, picture gallery and how to photograph them.http://www.japan-fireworks.com/eindex.html
Japanese Folk Toys
- Japanese folk toys are a respected and integral part of Japanese folklore.http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/japanese/
O-Shogatsu
- A brief description of New Years Day in Japan.http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/7210/newyear.htm
Shichi-Go-San for Kids
- Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holidayhttp://www.geocities.com/shichigosan2001/
Tanabata Celebration
- Offers information on the Tanabaata celebration, history, legend and greetings.http://www.rumela.com/events/tanabata_index.htm
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