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Okuizome
"Okuizome" is Japanese traditional ceremony to pray not in trouble with food in his entire life on the day of 100 days anniversary of his birth. Parents usually prepare sea bream and red rice for him which are considered "good luck" in Japan. -
Isshomochi
"Issyo-mochi" is one of Japanese tradition we do on the day of baby's one year old ceremony. Mochi means race cake, Issho has two meanings, one is entire life and the other is ancient Japanese expression of weight, approximately 1.5kg. Letting him hold 1.5kg race cake in his back and see how he can crowl, hoping his endless prosperity. -
Kabuto
In May we celebrate boy child, decorating ancient "Samurai" armor in each house. We hope him to grow healthy and strong. -
Oshougatsu
January 1st is one of most important day for Japanese. We go back to our parents home and eat traditional Japanese food and drink with relatives, hoping good year. -
Nuenshiki
This is Ryosuke's photo when he started his kindergarten in Japan. When we have some memorial events, we sometimes go to photo studio and take a picture. -
Tanabata
On July 7th every year, we celebrate the day writing his wish in a tiny rectangular paper and hook it in a tree. We call the day as "Tanabata". It is said that writing his wish and pray strong, then someday his wish will be realized. -
Shichigosan
"Shichi-go-san" is one of important ritual for both boys and girls, lasting more than 300 years ago. At the age of three (="San"), all boys and girls are celebrated wearing traditional clothes, but at the age of five (="Go") it is only for boys, and seven (="Shichi") only for girls. Ryosuke is posing as Samurai, having a replica sword. -
Omatsuri
There are so many festivals in Japan to thank to ancestors, pray prosperity, dispel a spirit, etc. This is one of festivals Ryosuke attended in this summer. Sometimes we Japanese wear our traditional clothes "Yukata" there.
