As one of the five gosekku (五節句, seasonal festivals) in Japan, Hinamatsuri is held on the 3rd March […]
Category Archive: Events, holidays & festivals
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, so does the prospect of spending a day with those that matter most […]
For us here at Japan Centre, 2019 brings not only a new year but also the return of […]
We all know those songs that, when we hear them on the radio or in a shop, remind […]
Celebrating Umi No Hi (Marine Day) in Japan The third Monday in July is known as Umi no […]
Celebrating Tanabata in Japan Summer is a time for festivities and fun in Japan and as Tanabata (Japan’s […]
With four national holidays crammed into 7 days, Golden Week is a time of great celebration in Japan. […]
