“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series 【Sekki】Kanro (Cold Dew) on October 8th: Deciphering the Deep Roots of Autumn’s Arrival in Japanese Culture
A detailed explanation of Kanro (Cold Dew), the 17th of the 24 Sekki, around October 8th. We introduce its meaning, history, its connection to Japanese culture, including the arrival of geese, the blooming of chrysanthemums, and harvest festivals, and the underlying Japanese aesthetic of 'Mitate.' A super long-form blog post for international readers delving deep into the Japanese spirit of cherishing the change of seasons.