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(Mid. 2010s) Seasonal Bread
A nearby bakery sold unique character breads for each season.
Halloween (October)
Rainy Season (June)
During the rainy season, you can hear the cries of tree frogs coming from the paddy fields after rice planting.
Setsubun (February)
February 3rd is a day called Setsubun. On that day, each Japanese household throws beans. This event has the meaning of exorcising bad luck and bringing in good fortune. The symbol of bad luck is a fictional monster called Oni, which has horns on its head and fangs in its mouth.
Tango no Sekku (May)
May 5th is a day to celebrate the birth of a baby boy and pray for his healthy growth. At that time of year, Koinobori (carp streamers) are placed in the garden.
Momo no Sekku (March)
March 3rd is a day to celebrate the birth of a baby girl and pray for her healthy growth. At that time of year, we display hina dolls in our rooms.
Winter
wow! they all looked so yummy!
The frogs' eyes are a bit, well.... um... 🫣