1st May – 皐月 88 days after 立春 (Risshun) is the day of starting summer. This year falls 1st of May. From around this day, there are less frost therefore it is considered as the starting day of farming. Now the day is becoming longer and longer, the temperature is getting above 20 degrees inContinue reading “八十八夜 (Hachijuu Hachi Ya) -The Eighty Eight night”
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31st January – 睦月
日本茶 （Nihon-cha） – Japanese green tea Japanese green tea is becoming famous around the world these days – with the familiarity of Matcha flavors. There are different types of Japanese green teas: -煎茶 Sencha: The most common and general green tea. Steam the tea leaves (Newly born in the year) and rub them while drying toContinue reading “31st January – 睦月”
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