Japanese Calendar Guides

Free guides to koyomi, Japan's traditional calendar and almanac.

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   1. What Is Koyomi? Japan's Traditional Calendar and Seasonal Culture

   From ancient skywatchers to Japan's seasonal traditions, discover why a calendar can be much more than a list of dates.

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   2. What Is Jūnichoku? Japan's Twelve Traditional Day Signs

   What do 'Build,' 'Remove,' and 'Open' mean on an old Japanese calendar? A friendly introduction to the twelve day signs.

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   3. What Is Geppa? Month Break Days in Japan's Traditional Almanac

   The name sounds dramatic, but what does a Month Break day actually mean in Japan's traditional date-selection customs?