Seasonal tradition

🗾Japan: Life & Spirit #32│Hinamatsuri – A Gentle Tradition of Girls’ Day in Japan

As early spring approaches, delicate hina dolls and soft pastel sweets quietly appear across Japan, marking Hinamatsuri — a tradition woven with memory, beauty, and heartfelt wishes for the future.

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🗾Japan: Life & Spirit#21│Joya no Kane: A Sacred Sound at the Year’s End

On New Year’s Eve in Japan, temple bells are rung 108 times to release worldly desires and begin the year with a clear heart. This quiet tradition, known as Joya no Kane, is a moment of deep reflection and connection.

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