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Representative Koshin writes not only about tea ceremony and etiquette, which are closely related to daily life, but also stories of wonderful people who have remained in her heart, impressions of travels, and what she has learned from her experiences.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　About Koshin

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September 1: Uploaded Monthly Music "Red Dragonfly" & Monthly Topics  
​             "What is Moon viewing & Steamed chestnuts rice"
August 16: Issued News Letter for August "Japanese People and Obon !"
August 1: Uploaded Monthly Music "At The Shore" & Monthly Topics  
​             "What is Obon & Somen​"

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1. Why do Japanese people wash their  
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Monthly Topics

Japanese Tradition

〜 What is 'Moon viewing'? お月見 〜

Moon viewing

One of the most popular events in autumn is ‘Otsukimi’ in Japan. Otsukimi means “viewing the full moon”. The purpose of moon-viewing is to show gratitude to the moon for a good harvest.
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Seasonal Dishes

〜 'Steamed chestnuts rice' 栗ご飯 〜

Steamed chestnuts rice

In Japan, autumn is September, October, and November. Japanese people say that autumn is the best season for eating. One reason is because autumn is the season for harvesting crops.
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Monthly Music Corner

​​The music for September is ‘Red Dragonfly’ 
(赤とんぼ, Akatonbo in Japanese)
Music : 山田 耕作 (Kousaku YAMADA)
Arrangement : 川口 晴子 (Haruko KAWAGUCHI)

Here, we will introduce a song in the classical style that Japanese people have always been familiar with. This song is a masterpiece composed in 1921 and it expresses Japanese scenery in September. Beautiful and rich melodies express Japanese emotions. Please feel relax and enjoy the music by listening to our piano version. Please click below for free download.                                                                                                         See All Monthly Tunes

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