EVENTSJANUARY - 1 / 1 Oshogatsu: it is with the greeting "Shin'nen akemashite omedetou gozaimasu" that the Japanese celebrate the oshogatsu, that is, the year-new.
FEBRUARY - 3 / 2 or 4 / 2 Setsubun: saying the phrase "Fuku wa uchi! Oni wa soto! "Symbolically sow the Japanese soy beans inside the residences for afugentar the evil spirits and draw the proper ventura.
MARCH - 3 / 3 Hina Matsuri: also called momo in sekku, the hinamatsuri (Festival of Dolls) is a festive time to ask for the growth of healthy and happy daughters.
APRIL - Beginning April Ohanami: one of the more traditional tree of Japan is the sakura (cherry), whose floradas are assessed by the Japanese.
MAY - 5 / 5 Tango in Sekku: This festival, known as Children's Day, was held exclusively for requesting the healthy growth of children male, but after the Second World War, won broader connotation.
JUNE - 1 / 6 and 1 / 10 Koromogae: as climate change today, the day June 1 and October 1, are the dates for the exchange of clothing and uniforms of the Japanese, with models of summer and winter.
JULY - 7 / 7 Tanabata: known as "Festival of Stars," has its origin in the celebration of the god of water (Mizu-in-Kami) on July 7.
AUGUST - 13 to 15 / 8 Obon: The disciple of Buddha called Mokuren had the power to glimpse the world of the dead, where he discovered the condition suffered by his mother.
SEPTEMBER - End of month Otsukimi: At the end of September, the moon appears to be even more vibrant in the North.
OCTOBER Kaminazuki: the month of October is known by the absence of god. According to Shinto tradition, this month, the gods come together in the Grand Shrine of Izumo, southwestern Japan, dedicated to the deity Ôkuninushi-no-Mikoto and, hence, there is no reason for festivities.
NOVEMBER - 15/11 Shichi-go-san: the visit to the shrines xintoístas of children, 3, 5 and 7 years in gratitude for the healthy growth so far because, historically, the infant mortality rate was high.
DECEMBER - 31/12 Toshikoshi: the commemoration of the last day of the year. On this date is the ôsôji, that is, cleaning houses of Japan. This ritual is also called susuhaki.
