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“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🎼 Classical Music Day: Rediscovering the Depth of Sound on September 4

Explore the significance of Classical Music Day in Japan, celebrated on September 4. Learn how classical music connects cultures, heals the mind, and enriches everyday life in Kyoto and beyond.
2025.09.04
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese History

Japanese Era Names vs. Western Calendar | Understanding Japan’s Unique Sense of Time

Learn how Japan’s era name system (Gengo) differs from the Western calendar, and explore the cultural meaning behind Reiwa, Heisei, and Showa. A deep dive into Japan’s poetic sense of time.
2025.08.30
Japanese History