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Enjoying Months in Japan (Part I)
Japan has a special status compared to other Asian countries. Since Japan is the climate, clear four seasons. However, considerable differences in climate between north and south. In winter, such as Hokkaido, northern Japan, is going through the winter, but otherwise the climate is subtropical southern Japan.
Climate is also affected by seasonal winds blow the Asia-Pacific in winter, and vice versa in summer. Given the climatic conditions and different seasons here, we will discuss each month from January to December in Japan, and what are the activities of people. The discussion is based on the book Folklore Japan and ’12 seasons that go with it “has been translated into Naoko Shito.
How is January in Japan? New Year’s Day in Japan begins with the word” omedetou akemashite “which means” Happy New Year. ” In the midst of snow, people will see the sun or the new year visit the temples to pray for health this year. Read the rest of this entry »
