Contents
January
New Year Traditions
New Year Games
February
Winter Fun
Staying Warm
March
Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival or Girls’ Day)
Japanese Food
April
Cherry Blossom Season
Japanese Houses
May
Kodomo no Hi (Boys’ Festival or Children’s Day)
Toys and Games
June
Rainy Season
Indoor Fun
July
Tanabata Matsuri (Star Festival)
Staying Cool
August
O-Bon Festival (Festival of the Souls)
Summer Fun
September
Enjoying Nature
Harvest Time
October
November
Getting Colder
Visiting the Shrine
December
Getting Ready for New Year
Acknowledgements
