Hotsui Matsuri Day 5 – More Traditional Japanese Instruments

How are we already at day five? Hotsui Matsuri is coming to a close today and we’ve already been there and back again to our local Obon Festival to do some Bon Odori. So today, at the end of the day, I’m here to sit down and talk about some more traditional Japanese Instruments; because … More Hotsui Matsuri Day 5 – More Traditional Japanese Instruments

Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends – Tanuki Time

Hello and welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! Today is day five of Hotsui Matsuri and we’re also going to be doing yet another Nihongo Legends post! And this time? This time we’re going to be talking about a folklore legend that is seeped in actual truth: the legend of the Tanuki. What is a Tanuki? … More Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends – Tanuki Time

Day 4 of Hotsui Matsuri: What is Obon- Demystifying Japanese culture

Heyo~ Welcome to the 4th day of Hotsui Matsuri! What better way to start off Obon then to explain what it is, amirite? What is Obon? Obon is a celebration of life of ancestors that has passed on. Similar to the Mexican, Day of the Dead holiday. The belief is that during this time of … More Day 4 of Hotsui Matsuri: What is Obon- Demystifying Japanese culture

Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- Shrine Maidens

Welcome to day two of Hotsui Matruri! Last year, we cover shrines and legends, which means it’s only natural that we talk about Shrine Maidens this year. This beautiful culture is mesmerizing and it’s stories are captivating. These maidens are the gems of Shinto. History Shrine Maidens also known as Miko or Fujo are trained … More Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- Shrine Maidens