Japanese seasonal traditions

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🍨August 27: Japan’s Gelato Day – A Sweet Cultural Twist from Italy to Tokyo

Did you know Japan celebrates Gelato Day every August 27? Discover how this Italian dessert becomes a poetic symbol of seasonal change, cultural fusion, and summer’s farewell in Japan.
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

August 24: Love Sake Day — A Quiet Celebration of Poetry, Fermentation, and the Japanese Soul

August 24 is Love Sake Day in Japan, honoring poet Wakayama Bokusui and the quiet beauty of sake culture. Explore the philosophy of fermentation, seasonal rituals, and poetic silence in this immersive guide.