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The Chrysanthemum Festival@japanese_etiquette [重陽の節句 ; Choyo no Sekku] #Choyo #ChrysanthemumFestival #JapaneseEtiquette #Kisewata #JapaneseTradition

A Graceful Start @japanese_etiquette [Picking Up Chopsticks] #japaneseetiquette #japaneseculture #chopsticks #japanesemanners #tablemanners

Today’s Ikebana #WayOfFlowers #IssyoHonryu #JapaneseCulture #japaneseflowerarrangement #mimosa #mum #buplerum #kimono #tatami #hinadoll

Shikoku Mura Museum, an encounter with history, art, and nature in harmony #ShikokuMura #Takamatsu #Kagawa #Takamatsu100 #sightseeing #KagawaTravel #JapaneseTradition #AndoTadao #JapaneseArchitecture #VineBridge #JapaneseEtiquette

Japanese Sake Etiquette 🍶 @japanese_etiquette [The Art of Sake: Pouring, Receiving & Connection] #JapaneseEtiquette #SakeManners #RespectfulTravel #JapaneseCulture #SakeTradition #TravelJapan #LearnJapaneseCulture #JapanLover #VisitJapan #SakeLovers #Omotenashi #JapanTravelTips

Calligraphy Exhibition at O Museum in Tokyo Experience the beauty of Japanese calligraphy, where each stroke carries heart and tradition #JapaneseCalligraphy #ShodoArt #BrushAndInk #ZenCalligraphy #TraditionalArts #MindfulCreativity #JapaneseCulture #ArtExhibition #ElegantWriting #CulturalHeritage

Hinamatsuri: Doll Festival Families display elegant hina dolls dressed in Heian-era attire, wishing for the health, happiness, and prosperity of girls. #Hinamatsuri #DollFestival #JapaneseCulture #GirlsDayJapan #JapanTraditions #JapaneseCustoms #JapaneseEtiquette #WayOfLifeJapan

Today’s Ikebana #calla #ochroreuca #isshohonryu #japaneseflowerarrangement #wayofflowers

UME Japanese apricot in full bloom in #ritsuringarden #Takamatsu #Kagawa

"An Enchanting Journey to Poetry Gathering" @japanese_etiquette [Traditional Japanese Poetry Gathering] #JapaneseEtiquette #UtakaiHajime #TraditionalCulture #JapanesePoetry #PoemReading #PoemReciting #JapaneseKimono #CulturalJourney #Koto #JapaneseTradition

✨Happy New Year!✨ Thank you for your support and interest in Japanese culture this past year—it truly means so much to me. Wishing you a 2025 filled with happiness, respect, and beautiful moments! 🌸 Warmly, Kumiko @japanese_etiquette 💖 #HappyNewYear2025 #JapaneseCulture #RespectAndKindness #NewYearWishes #CulturalJourney #JapanTraditions #EtiquetteMatters #InspirationFor2025 #LearnJapaneseCulture #JoyfulLiving #HarmonyAndRespect

Welcoming the Japanese New Year 🎍 @japanese_etiquette [Preparing for the New Year with Tradition] In Japan, the New Year is a sacred time to welcome Toshigami-sama—the deity of the year—who brings life and blessings. Central to this preparation are shimenawa and shimekazari, each carrying profound meaning. Shimenawa – A straw rope with white paper strips (shide), symbolizes purification and serves as a boundary for sacred spaces. It is placed throughout the year but is replaced for the New Year to signify renewal and to prepare for the deity’s arrival. Shimekazari – A decorative variation of shimenawa, shimekazari welcomes Toshigami-sama, the deity of the year, into homes and workplaces. Kadomatsu (門松), meaning "gate pine," is also a traditional New Year’s decoration placed at the entrance to welcome Toshigami-sama. This year, I created the arrangements instead of Kadomatsu, selecting each material for its profound symbolism: 🌲 Pine: Known for its evergreen nature, pine represents longevity and resilience—qualities we hope to carry into the New Year. 🎋 Bamboo: Its straight and hollow structure symbolizes growth, flexibility, purity, and humility, reflecting our aspirations for a balanced and prosperous future. 🌸 Plum (梅): Often included as an optional element, plum blossoms signify perseverance and renewal, as they bloom even in the harshest winter. Together, these elements form a harmonious wish for good fortune, growth, and renewal. The act of renewing shimenawa and placing shimekazari and Kadomatsu reflects the Japanese values of respect and gratitude for the cycles of life, fostering a connection between people, nature, and the divine. These rituals are not only about welcoming the new year but also about embracing its potential with a cleansed and open heart. #Shimekazari #Shimenawa #JapaneseCulture #NewYearTraditions #JapaneseEtiquette #Toshigami #ShintoRituals #RespectfulLiving #TraditionalJapan #JapaneseNewYear