Osechi, traditional bento boxes eaten in New Year. These are very expensive, for the amount of preparation that goes into making such nice meals!
“Seven herb congee" (七草粥) eaten during the Human Day/Renri, the 7th day of the year. I added corn for the color!
Plum Blossoms (Ume) bloom between February and March, signalling the start of Spring season.@ Takao Baigo Ume-matsuri 高尾梅郷梅まつり
Decorations for Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival (Hinamatsuri), which is a festival for praying for the health and happiness of young girls on March 3.
The famous sakura viewing (Hanami) season! Rather than sakura viewing, it is actually people viewing in most parks. People usually dress up in kimonos and picnic in parks with hanami bentos and drinks under the sakura blossoms. The peak seasons range from March-May depending on the region so it is possible to do a sakura viewing chase trip in Japan!@ Chidorigafuchi 千鳥ヶ淵 - this was my favourite Sakura viewing spot in Tokyo, very breathtaking!
Sakura viewing or people viewing?@ Ueno Park 上野公园
My favorite sakura viewing spot: Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens 小石川後楽園. It must be a nice place for fall foliage as well.
Sakura-themed merchandise sold in sakura viewing seasons.
Fireworks (花火, Hanabi) are everywhere during July and August months. Traditions are similar to Hanami since fireworks are flower blossoms as well! Some places also have winter fireworks.@ Atami 热海
Bon Dance during Obon festivals in August.@ Koenji Awa Odori 高円寺の阿波踊り, it is a parade of many groups of colorful and synchronized dancers. Another good example of perfection.
Fall foliage is also a popular season for traveling. There are many parks for seeing fall leafs, and it is also possible to do fall foliage chasing trip within Japan. @ Showa Kinen Koen 国営昭和記念公園
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