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Ise Sumo - Very beginning of April (may be the very end of March some years)Įvery year the grand masters of sumo must pay respects at Ise Grand Shrine and after wards there is a tournament.

You will see the rice fields get flooded and soon the little green ricelings will be planted and you can watch them grow over the next few months.

Rice-planting - Beginning of April (give or take big time, depends on climate and farmer).

Most cities have a park where there's a concentration or line of cherry blossom trees, check the guide. Sitting under the sakura for awhile is generally a great way to feel better about pretty much everything.

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Hanami (花見) - First two weeks of April (give or take a little each year)Īpril is when the gorgeous cherry blossom trees bloom and Japanese people have a past-time of sitting under the blooming sakura and having food and drink. He’s showing his appreciation to his fans by giving away free 2016 Calendars.

Mie Prefectures best fireworks show, held in the Deep South in Kumano Gets everyone together again and gives the people who couldn't make it to the beach party a chance to meet the new JETs. Post-orientation party usually held at the Melting Pot in Tsu, which is easily accessible from the location where the Mie Orientation is held.

AJET Orientation Party - Mid August (held the first night of the Mie Orientation).

Sometimes "Obon" is called the "Festival of Lights" because light plays a big part in the Obon symbolism, which is one reason why fireworks are so popular in the summer. Second-most important holiday in Japan - the day when Japanese people return to their hometowns to pay respects to their ancestors (living and dead).

Nara Obon Lantern Festival - August 14-15Īll the 3000 lanterns at Kasuga Taisha are lit as part of an Obon festival.

The rich green of the rice fields is harvested and replaced by a muddy brown that will remain until the following April.

Rice Harvest (稲刈り inekari) - Mid August though time can vary quite a bit depending on climate, location, and farmerįarmers dig up the rice they've been growing and some townspeople often help out.

Yokkaichi's biggest festival, lots of taiko.

Yokkaichi Festival (四日市祭り Yokkaichi Matsuri) - Early August.

AJET Welcome Beach Party - First Saturday after both JET groups have arrivedĬhance for all the newbs and vets to meet.