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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〜
December 1:  Uploaded Monthly Music "Snow" &
                                Monthly Topics "What is Joya no Kane & Toshikoshi-Soba"
November 27 :  Issued News Letter for November "Japanese People and Rice"
November 1:  Uploaded Monthly Music "Fall Foliage" &
                                Monthly Topics "What is Shichi-Go-San & Chitoseame"

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Monthly Topics

〜What is 'Joya no kane'？ 除夜の鐘 〜​

Joya no Kane

'Joya no kane' in Japanese literally means 'the New Year's Eve bell'.
 At Buddhist temples in Japan, huge bells are rung a total of 108 times around 12:00 am of the last day of the year.                                                                　　　　　　　　　　　　　　read more

～ 'Toshikoshi-Soba' 年越し蕎麦～

Toshikoshi-Soba

New Year’s Eve (December 31st) is called ‘Oomisoka’ in Japanese. Japanese people eat ‘Toshikoshi-Soba’, brownish Buckwheat Noodles, on New Year's Eve for good luck.                                                                       
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Monthly Music Corner

​​The music for December is ‘Snow’ 
(雪, Yuki in Japanese)
​Music : Unknown
Arrangement : 鈴木 奈美 (Nami SUZUKI)

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 1911 and it expresses Japanese scenery in December. 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 Monthly Tunes

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