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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

〜NEWS〜
February 1:  Uploaded Monthly Music "Winter Scene" & Monthly Topics "What is Setsubun & Ehoumaki"
January 29:  Issued News Letter for January "Japanese People and Mochi (Rice cakes)"
January 1:  Uploaded Monthly Music "Spring Sea" & Monthly Topics "What is Hatsumoude & Ozoni"

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Monthly Topics

〜What is 'Setsubun'？ 節分 〜​

Setsubun

In Japan, February 3rd is the day of ‘Setsubun’.
Setsubun literally means “division of seasons” and it signifies the ending of winter and the beginning of spring.                                                     　　　　　　read more

～ ‘Ehoumaki’ 恵方巻 〜

Ehoumaki

Japanese people eat a seasonal thick sushi roll called ‘Ehoumaki’ on the night of Setsubun, July 3.Ehomaki is believed to bring good luck. 
It is said that this custom originally started in Osaka in the late Edo era　(1603-1868) and recently the custom has gained popularity.                                        
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Monthly Music Corner

​​The music for February is ‘Winter Scene’ 
(冬景色, Fuyugesiki in Japanese)
​Music : Unknown
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 1913 and it expresses Japanese scenery in January. Beautiful and rich melodies express Japanese emotions. Please feel relax and enjoy the music by listening to our piano version. Please click the right YouTube video for free download.                                                                                                
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