Japanese Culture
Torii Gates: Exploring the Sacred Thresholds of Japan’s Spiritual Landscape
Japanese Seasons
Science and Nature Does Okinawa Have Four Seasons? Understanding the Subtropical Rhythm of Japan’s Southern Islands
Does Okinawa have four seasons? Discover how Japan's southern islands experience the subtropical seasons differently through subtle weather shifts, traditions, and nature’s rhythm.
Japanese Weather When Does Summer Start in Japan? Understanding the Seasons Through Nature, Culture, and Meteorology
When does summer start in Japan? Explore the traditional calendar (Rikka), meteorological definitions, and nature’s seasonal signs — from fireflies to cicadas — that mark summer’s arrival.
Japanese Culture Haru Ichiban: Japan’s First Spring Wind and What It Means
Discover the meaning, history, and cultural significance of Haru Ichiban, Japan’s symbolic first spring wind that signals the end of winter.