Japanese Events
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Halloween is a festival held on the 30th of October. It was first celebrated by the Celts in Ireland. In Japan, pumpkin toys are displayed. There are quite a few people who dress up in costume and receive sweets.
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During the equinoctial week in March and September, there is a custom to go to a grave yard to pray the deceased family members. The week is different every year. There is a custom to eat ohagi or botamochi, both of which are sort of rice cakes.
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On the White Day, 14 March we give some sweets to the person who gave us a present on the Valentine’s Day.
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On 3 March every year, we celebrate the girls for thier growth. It is also called doll’s festival and the hina dolls (in old wedding clothes costume) are decorated. We eat hina arare (rice crackers) and hishi mochi (three colored rice cakes) and peach blossoms are decorated.