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January 17, 2010
Fortune slip / Omikuji
Some people draw fortune slips to know how new year will be. "Daikichi" is best and "Kyo" is worst.
January 16, 2010
Hatsumoude
Many people pay a visit to a temple or shrine on New Year's Day. We call it "Hatsumoude" in Japanese.
January 15, 2010
Hakama
Boys attend to ceremonies for Coming of Age Day wear Hakama. Some men wear them at their wedding.
January 14, 2010
Long-sleeved kimono / Furisode
Long-sleeved kimono is for single women. Many girls attend ceremonies for Coming of Age Day wear them.
January 13, 2010
Coming of Age Day / Seijin-shiki
20 years old is considered as Adult. We hold a ceremony to celebrate and welcome new adults.
January 10, 2010
January 09, 2010
Traditional Japanese Games 6 - Igo
Igo is a game played on grid of 19 x 19 squares using black and white stones.
January 08, 2010
January 07, 2010
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January 05, 2010
Traditional Japanese Games 2 - Hyakunin Isshu
Hyakunin Isshu is a set of japanese old-songs playing cards.
January 04, 2010
Traditional Japanese Games 1 - Hanafuda
Hanafuda are a set of Japanese playing cards. Hanafuda is often referred to as 'Flower cards'
January 03, 2010
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January 01, 2010
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