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Kabuki and Noh excursions

Children these days do not have many opportunities to see traditional theatrical performances, in fact attendances have been dropping steadily for years. As a result, middle and high schools schedule outings to see traditional theater in the hopes of increasing students' interest in traditional culture.

Similar to school picnics and excursions, such outings are made by the entire grade of school. Around major metropolitan areas, most students go to see Kabuki or Noh performances. In rural areas however, outings to see and experience traditional arts unique to the area.

(Source - http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/calendar/june/kansho.html)

"Tsuyu"

From around early June to mid-July, most of Japan is subject to a period of rainy weather known as 'tsuyu'. With high humidities, non-stop rain and gloomy skies, it is probably the least pleasant time of the year.

Despite of its unpleasantries, the early summer rain is many ways positive. Plants grow and flourish and water supplies are abundant (insufficient rainfall during tsuyu results in water shortages during mid-summer).

(Source - http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/calendar/june/rain.html)

Sannoh

The Sannoh Festival is organised by Hie Shrine, located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The shrine dates back to 1478, when it was built to ensure good fortune during the construction of the Edo Castle. The climax of the festival is the procession of 'portable shrines', which meandered through Edo Castle during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Today, the festival features a parade of some 500 people clas in the costume of the imperial court. Imperial carriages and portable shrines made to resemble their ancient counterparts are carried along by priests and worshippers in costume.

(Source - http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/calendar/june/sanno.html)

Inadama

Depending on the region, rice planting in Japan usually takes place from around the end of April to late June.

In ancient times, rice growing was considered a religious act, and many taboos were observed. Men and women had different roles: women were responsible for planting the rice seedlings and men were responsible for drawing water into the paddies.

In rice planting the 'Inadama', spirit of the rice plant, was invoked and many folk rituals and dances were performed as offerings to the spriit. These customs survive to this day.

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