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A Simple Halloween, Full of Joy and Excitement
August 27, 2025

Halloween is not celebrated as a big festival in Japan like it is in the USA. Here, Halloween is more of a small event that some people celebrate, but in big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, it’s more popular. In a small town like Toyooka, where I live, October 31st feels just like any other…

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Hina Matsuri: The Japanese Doll Festival Through My Eyes
August 25, 2025

Hina Matsuri (ひな祭り), also known as the Doll Festival or Girls’ Day, is celebrated every year on March 3rd in Japan. While it’s not a national holiday, it is a special day when families display beautiful dolls to wish for the health and happiness of their daughters. One thing that surprised me was that even though my…

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