february
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At a chorus (ensemble) presentation, children perform in quire or play instruments. They practice in advance. On the presentation day parents will be able to come to their performance. Please ask the school for detailed information.
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Valentine’s Day originates from a Christian tradition, when they celebrate love among couples. In Japan we give chocolates or other gifts to our significant other, friends, or sometimes to the people we are thankful to at work.
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Risshun is the first day of spring. It is around 4th of February. It was thought to be the beginning of a year in old Japan.
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Setsubun literally means the change of the season and refersto the beginning of spring and falls on 3rd of February every year. We pray for the health by throwing roasted soya beans, saying “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi! (Out with the demons! In with good fortune!)” Sometimes we wear a mask of oni (a devil) and throw the beans at other people. Ehomaki is often enjoyed.