風物詩(ふうぶつし)

Cultural note

風物詩(ふうぶつし) reflects Japan's strong awareness of seasons and their associated customs.

Related words

春(はる) (Spring):

• 花見(はなみ) - cherry blossom viewing
• 入学式(にゅうがくしき) - school entrance ceremonies
• 鯉(こい)のぼり - carp streamers (Children's Day)

夏(なつ) (Summer):

• 花火(はなび) - fireworks
• 盆踊(ぼんおど)り - Bon dancing
• 風鈴(ふうりん) - wind chimes
• 蝉(せみ)の声(こえ) - cicada sounds
• 甲子園(こうしえん) - high school baseball tournament

秋(あき) (Autumn):

• 紅葉(こうよう) - autumn foliage
• 運動会(うんどうかい) - sports day
• 月見(つきみ) - moon viewing

冬(ふゆ) (Winter):

• 紅白歌合戦(こうはくうたがっせん) - New Year's Eve singing contest
• 除夜(じょや)の鐘(かね) - temple bell on New Year's Eve
• 初詣(はつもうで) - first shrine visit of the year