Exploring Japanese Culture by Campervan in February
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If you’re planning to visit Japan in February, you’ll find it’s a surprisingly wonderful time to explore this unique country. There are plenty of events and celebrations to experience throughout the month!
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Experience Setsubun
Setsubun, celebrated on February 3, marks the end of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar. It includes the ritual of mamemaki, or “bean-throwing,” where people shout “Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!” (“Demons out! Good luck in!”) while tossing dried soybeans to ward off evil spirits. In Hakone, festivities start on February 2 with a 20-minute fireworks display over Lake Ashi. On February 3, Hakone Shrine holds ceremonies to repel evil spirits, culminating in a priest dressed as a demon water-skiing across the lake while onlookers throw beans at him. After the fun, visitors can enjoy free local treats like deep-fried wakasagi (pond smelt) and sake at the shrine.
Visit there website for more information:https://hakonejinja.or.jp/hakone/setsubun.html
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Ehoumaki Making Experience
Ehoumaki is a special sushi roll eaten in Japan to celebrate Setsubun on February 3, marking the beginning of spring. It’s a thick sushi roll called Futomaki, filled with seven ingredients. To ensure good luck for the new year, people must face the designated lucky direction while eating it, which changes each year. Importantly, the roll should be eaten whole without talking, as chatting can cause good luck to slip away. Not cutting the roll symbolizes maintaining connections and relationships, so be sure to enjoy your Ehoumaki intact!
You can also experience making Ehoumaki in the link bellow!
For reservation visit there website:
https://www.tokyo-sushi-making-tour.com/
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Experience Yokote Kamakura Festival
The Yokote Kamakura Festival is held every February 15 and 16 in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. It features igloo-like snow houses called kamakura, each with a snow altar for praying to the water deity. Charcoal braziers provide warmth and grill rice cakes, while children offer visitors rice cakes and amazake, a warm sweet rice wine, in exchange for offerings at the altars.
The festival runs from Yokote Station to Yokote Castle, about two kilometers apart, allowing visitors to stroll and see kamakura near local homes. Hands-on kamakura-making sessions are also available at Komyoji Park.
Visit there website for more information:
https://www.yokotekamakura.com/
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Experience Mount Fuji Day
In Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures, the “Mount Fuji Day Festa” will celebrate the anniversary of Mount Fuji’s World Heritage registration on February 23.
As part of the festival, 3,776 free rice balls will be distributed to honor Mount Fuji’s height of 3,776 meters. Events at the Yamanashi Prefectural Mount Fuji World Heritage Center include a “Mount Fuji Day Quiz Rally,” sales of a limited “Fujiyama Crepe,” “Fujisan Yoga” sessions, and workshops for making “Fujisan Tin Badges.”
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Experience National Cat Day
In Japan, February 22 is National Cat Day, celebrated as “nyan nyan nyan,” which mimics the sound of a cat meowing. This playful connection makes the date memorable.
One notable place to visit is Tashirojima, also known as “Cat Island,” located in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. With a small human population, the island is famous for its large stray cat population. Locals believe that feeding cats brings wealth and good fortune, resulting in more cats than people. If you’re a cat lover, Tashirojima is a must-visit!
Visit there website for more information:
https://www.city.ishinomaki.lg.jp/index.html
Summary
There are still many events that you can experience in Japan in February so you can always ask our staff for more places to visit! You can also enjoy visiting the top 5 February campervan destination in Japan!
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