Bon Festival

O-bon (Jap. お盆) or only Bon is a Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the departed spirits of one's ancestors. This Buddhist festival has evolved into a family reunion holiday during which people from the big cities return to their home towns and visit and clean their ancestors' graves. Traditionally including a dance festival, it has existed in Japan for more than 500 years. It is held from 13th of July to the 16th ("Welcoming Obon" and "Farewell Obon" respectively) in the eastern part of Japan (Kanto), and in August in the ...

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Bon Odori (盆踊り, meaning simply Bon dance) is an event held during Obon. It is celebrated as a reminder of the gratefulness one should feel toward one's ancestors. The O-Bon festival is observed all over the country. Originally a Nenbutsu folk dance to express the effusive welcome toward the spirits of the dead, the style of celebration varies in some aspects from region to region. Prefectures often have their own ways of dancing the Bon Odori and their own music to go with it. A Bon Odori in Okayama prefecture will ...

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Bon Festival, Bon Festival - Bon Odori, Bon Festival - Festival in China

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List of kigo - The Season. 'Spring (haru) - the name of season is a kigo or season word. Other combinations are Spring begins (Haru tatsu), Signs of Spring (haru meku), Sea in the spring (haru no umi), Spring being gone (Iku haru). Higan of Spring (春彼岸, haru higan, literary beyond the border of this world), one week around Spring Equinox (shunbun) has a significant period for Buddhist to soothe the ...

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List of kigo, List of kigo - Saijiki, List of kigo - List of Kigo, List of kigo - Spring: 4 February—5 May, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Summer: 6 May—7 August, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Autumn: 8 August—6 November, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Winter: 7 November—3 February, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - New Years, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - All Year, List of kigo - The Year, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Customs & Religion, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Kigo and seasons, List of kigo - Helpful lists of species

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Christianity, first introduced to Japan in 1549, was virtually stamped out a century later, surviving only in the secluded area around Nagasaki; it was reintroduced in the late 1800s and has spread slowly. Today it has 1.4 million adherents, which includes a high percentage of important persons in education and public affairs. Several Universities were started by Christians and there is even a Christian university called "International Christian University" established in 1949. Some Japanese confuse Judaism and Christianity, or consider Judaism to be part of Christianity, as the Christians had got ...

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Religion in Japan, Religion in Japan - Introduction, Religion in Japan - Shinto, Religion in Japan - Japanese Buddhism, Religion in Japan - Other Religions, Religion in Japan - Christianity, Religion in Japan - New Religions, Religion in Japan - Religious Practice, Religion in Japan - Religion and the State, Religion in Japan - Reference

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Japan is long from north to south, so the seasonal features vary from place to place. The sense of season in kigo is however based on Kyoto and its vicinity, since the classical literature of Japan developed mainly in this area, especially up to the early part of the Edo period (the early 17th century). [For a larger list of both Japanese and International kigo, see the List of kigo article.] [note: An asterisk (*) after the Japanese name for the kigo denotes an external link to a saijiki entry for the kigo with example haiku that is part o ...

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Kigo, Kigo - History of kigo, Kigo - Kigo and seasons, Kigo - Japanese seasons, Kigo - Saijiki, Kigo - Common kigo in Japanese haiku, Kigo - Spring, Kigo - Summer, Kigo - Autumn, Kigo - Winter, Kigo - New year, Kigo - Dispute on attribution, Kigo - Kigo outside of Japan, Kigo - Kigo and haiku: an example, Kigo - Must haiku include a kigo?

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The history of Japanese Americans begins in the late nineteenth century when the first Japanese and Okinawan immigrants unload in Honolulu Harbor as indentured laborers of the many sugarcane and pineapple plantations. This event leads to several phases of Japanese American history: anti-alien period of the west coast in the early twentieth century, internment period during World War II, and finally political empowerment period of the late 1960s leading into the present day. Here are some key events for Japanese Americans: 186 ...

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Shintoism is one of Japan's largest religions and is the native religion. It originated in and is almost exclusive to Japan. Shintoism originated in prehistoric times, as a religion with respect for nature and in particular certain sacred sites. These sites may have originally been used to worship the sun, rock formations, trees, and even sounds. Since each of these things was associated with a deity this resulted in a complex polytheistic religion. The deities in Shintoism are known as Kami-sama and Shinto itself means 'the way of the Kami' ...

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Religion in Japan, Religion in Japan - Introduction, Religion in Japan - Shinto, Religion in Japan - Japanese Buddhism, Religion in Japan - Other Religions, Religion in Japan - Christianity, Religion in Japan - New Religions, Religion in Japan - Religious Practice, Religion in Japan - Religion and the State, Religion in Japan - Reference

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Kigo are words or phrases that can be strongly associated with a particular season, or sometimes the association can be more subtle. Pumpkins (kabocha), for example, are a winter squash that is associated with the fall harvest. Furthermore, for people living in the United States, pumpkins are also associated with the Jack-o'-lanterns of Halloween. A little later in the year pumpkins are also associated with the pumpkin pies that are often part of the Thanksgiv ...

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List of kigo, List of kigo - Saijiki, List of kigo - List of Kigo, List of kigo - Spring: 4 February—5 May, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Summer: 6 May—7 August, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Autumn: 8 August—6 November, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Winter: 7 November—3 February, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - New Years, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - All Year, List of kigo - The Year, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Customs & Religion, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Kigo and seasons, List of kigo - Helpful lists of species

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List of kigo - The Year. dawn List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens. List of kigo - The Earth. ocean wave List of kigo - Humanity. beggar birthday cake List of kigo - Customs & Religion. List of kigo - Animals. dog Pigeon Sparrow

List of kigo, List of kigo - Saijiki, List of kigo - List of Kigo, List of kigo - Spring: 4 February—5 May, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Summer: 6 May—7 August, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Autumn: 8 August—6 November, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Winter: 7 November—3 February, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - New Years, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - All Year, List of kigo - The Year, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Customs & Religion, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Kigo and seasons, List of kigo - Helpful lists of species

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While it has been the backbone of the Japanese culture from ancient times, between the 16th to the 19th century Shintoism flourished, eventually seeking unity under a symbolic imperial rule. Adopted by the leaders of the Meiji Restoration as a "pure" Japanese religion, it received state support, was isolated from Buddhism and radicalized to spur patriotic and nationalistic feelings in the buildup towards World War II. During the war, it was distorted by the military government to focus on emperor-worship and the divine origins of the Japanes ...

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Religion in Japan, Religion in Japan - Introduction, Religion in Japan - Shinto, Religion in Japan - Japanese Buddhism, Religion in Japan - Other Religions, Religion in Japan - Christianity, Religion in Japan - New Religions, Religion in Japan - Religious Practice, Religion in Japan - Religion and the State, Religion in Japan - Reference

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Shintoism is one of Japan's largest religions and is the native religion. It originated in and is almost exclusive to Japan. Shintoism originated in prehistoric times, as a religion with respect for nature and in particular certain sacred sites. These sites may have originally been used to worship the sun, rock formations, trees, and even sounds. Since each of these things was associated with a deity this resulted in a complex polytheistic religion. The deities in Shintoism are known as Kami-sama and Shinto itself means 'the way of the Kami'. Worship of Shinto is done at shrines. Especially important is the act of ...

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Religion in Japan, Religion in Japan - Introduction, Religion in Japan - Shinto, Religion in Japan - Japanese Buddhism, Religion in Japan - Other Religions, Religion in Japan - Christianity, Religion in Japan - New Religions, Religion in Japan - Religious Practice, Religion in Japan - Religion and the State, Religion in Japan - Reference

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This group of kigo is a modern invention. Before Japan began using the Gregorian calendar (in 1873), the Japanese New Year was at the beginning of Spring. List of kigo - The Season. Japanese New Year (正月 shōgatsu) * As in many other cultures, the Japanese New Year is an important time of year for celebrations and there are many activities associated with it that may be mentioned in haiku, including some "firsts": first sun (hatsuhi), first laughter (waraizome), and first calligraphy (kakizome). There is also Ne ...

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List of kigo, List of kigo - Saijiki, List of kigo - List of Kigo, List of kigo - Spring: 4 February—5 May, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Summer: 6 May—7 August, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Autumn: 8 August—6 November, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Winter: 7 November—3 February, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - New Years, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - All Year, List of kigo - The Year, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Customs & Religion, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Kigo and seasons, List of kigo - Helpful lists of species

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Article 20 of the 1947 Constitution states, "Freedom of religion is guaranteed to all. No religious organization shall receive any privileges from the State, nor exercise any political authority". Contemporary religious freedom fits well with the tolerant attitude of most Japanese toward other religious beliefs and practices. Separation of religion and the state, however, is a more difficult issue. Historically, there was no distinction between a scientific and a religious worldview. In early Japanese history, the ruling class was res ...

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Religion in Japan, Religion in Japan - Introduction, Religion in Japan - Shinto, Religion in Japan - Japanese Buddhism, Religion in Japan - Other Religions, Religion in Japan - Christianity, Religion in Japan - New Religions, Religion in Japan - Religious Practice, Religion in Japan - Religion and the State, Religion in Japan - Reference

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Buddhism first arrived to Japan in the sixth century, from the South Korean kingdom of Baekje, where the Korean emperor sent the Japanese emperor a picture of the Buddha and some sutras. Koreans from the kingdom built many Buddhist statues and temples in the capital at Nara, and then at the later capital of Heian (now Kyoto). Buddhism is divided into two forms, the more orthodox and impersonal Theravada Buddhism, which is prevalent in India and Southeast Asia, and the more personal Mahayana Buddhism, which spread to North India, China ...

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Religion in Japan, Religion in Japan - Introduction, Religion in Japan - Shinto, Religion in Japan - Japanese Buddhism, Religion in Japan - Other Religions, Religion in Japan - Christianity, Religion in Japan - New Religions, Religion in Japan - Religious Practice, Religion in Japan - Religion and the State, Religion in Japan - Reference

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Most Japanese participate in rituals and customs derived from several religious traditions. Life cycle events are often marked by visits to a Shinto shrine. The birth of a new baby is celebrated with a formal shrine visit at the age of about one month, as are the third, fifth, and seventh birthdays and the official beginning of adulthood at age twenty. Wedding ceremonies are often performed by Shinto priests, but Christian weddings (or rather secular american-style chapel weddings, called howaito weddingu in Japanese) are also popular ...

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Religion in Japan, Religion in Japan - Introduction, Religion in Japan - Shinto, Religion in Japan - Japanese Buddhism, Religion in Japan - Other Religions, Religion in Japan - Christianity, Religion in Japan - New Religions, Religion in Japan - Religious Practice, Religion in Japan - Religion and the State, Religion in Japan - Reference

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List of kigo - The Season. dog days midsummer Summer (natsu); other combinations are Summer has come (natsu kinu), End of summer (natsu no hate). Summer holidays (natsu yasumi) means mainly the school holiday. May (satsuki or gogatsu), June (minazuki or rokugatsu, July (fumitsuki or hazuki) hot (atsushi), hotness (atsusa) and < ...

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List of kigo, List of kigo - Saijiki, List of kigo - List of Kigo, List of kigo - Spring: 4 February—5 May, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Summer: 6 May—7 August, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Autumn: 8 August—6 November, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Winter: 7 November—3 February, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - New Years, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - All Year, List of kigo - The Year, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Customs & Religion, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Kigo and seasons, List of kigo - Helpful lists of species

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Kigo are words or phrases that can be strongly associated with a particular season, or sometimes the association can be more subtle. Pumpkins (kabocha), for example, are a winter squash that is associated with the fall harvest. Furthermore, for people living in the United States, pumpkins are also associated with the Jack-o'-lanterns of Halloween. A little later in the year pumpkins are also associated with the pumpkin pies that are often part of the Thanksgiving Day ...

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Kigo, Kigo - History of kigo, Kigo - Kigo and seasons, Kigo - Japanese seasons, Kigo - Saijiki, Kigo - Common kigo in Japanese haiku, Kigo - Spring, Kigo - Summer, Kigo - Autumn, Kigo - Winter, Kigo - New year, Kigo - Dispute on attribution, Kigo - Kigo outside of Japan, Kigo - Kigo and haiku: an example, Kigo - Must haiku include a kigo?

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Representation of and reference to the seasons has always been important in Japanese culture and poetry. The first anthology of Japanese poetry, the mid 8th century Man'yōshū, had several sections devoted to the seasons. By the time of the first imperial Japanese anthology, the Kokinshū, a century and a half later (AD 905 ) the season sections had become a much larger part of that anthology. Both of these anthologies also had sections for other categories, such as l ...

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Kigo, Kigo - History of kigo, Kigo - Kigo and seasons, Kigo - Japanese seasons, Kigo - Saijiki, Kigo - Common kigo in Japanese haiku, Kigo - Spring, Kigo - Summer, Kigo - Autumn, Kigo - Winter, Kigo - New year, Kigo - Dispute on attribution, Kigo - Kigo outside of Japan, Kigo - Kigo and haiku: an example, Kigo - Must haiku include a kigo?

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Akira is a Japanese-American character from the TV show The Simpsons. He owns a karate dojo and works in a sushi restaurant. The character is in keeping with the show's humorous equal opportunity stereotyping of dozens of the ethnic and cultural groups. Big Boss from the game Metal Gear is the third generation of Japanese American in Hawaii. Mr. Miyagi is a Japanese-American character from the movie Karate Kid. He teaches Daniel the martial art of karate. Pat Morita, the Japanese Americ ...

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