Hello! A blogger who conveys the charms of Japan to the world、It's Momo! In this article, we will introduce the charm of "Japan's traditional calendar"! In Japan、There is a traditional calendar called the ``24 solar terms'' that allows us to get a detailed sense of the changes in nature.。This divides the year into 24 periods.、It has been used as a guideline for daily life according to seasonal changes.。While feeling the beauty of nature in each season、Let's experience the deep culture of Japan through the 24 solar terms。 1. spring：A season where you can feel a breath of new life - Risshun (around February 4th) The beginning of spring on the calendar。The cold is gradually easing、It's the time when plum blossoms start blooming。It's the first seasonal season to feel the arrival of spring.。・Rain water (light rain) (around February 19th) Snow turns to rain、It's time to start seeing signs of spring。this period、As water from melting snow flows into the fields,、Crops are expected to grow。・Keichitsu (around March 5th) The hibernating insects wake up.、Time to start spring activities。the earth warms、This is the moment when life begins to move。・Vernal Equinox (around March 21st) The day when day and night are approximately the same length。Cherry blossoms are in full bloom、The cherry blossom viewing season begins。It heralds the official arrival of spring.。・Seimei (Around April 5th) A time when the heavens and earth become clear and bright.。The fresh greenery is beautiful、Flowers bloom and compete、Spring is at its peak。・Kokuu (Around April 20th) This is the time when preparations for rice planting are in progress.、spring rain pours down、This is the time when crops start to grow。the earth is moist、ready for growth。 2. summer：A season full of vitality and energy - Rikka (around May 6th) The start of hot summer.、temperature rises、The green becomes more vivid。Crop growth progresses、ready for summer。・Shoman (around May 21st) Vegetation grows thickly.、A time when life is full。It makes you feel the beginning of the season when nature is at its richest.。・Boushu (around June 6th) This is the time when preparations for rice cultivation begin.、It's time to plant rice in the fields。With the heat of early summer、Crop growth accelerates。・Summer solstice (around June 21st) Daylight is the longest、period when the sun's power is strong。The heat is getting serious、You can enjoy festivals and fireworks, which are a summer tradition.。・Shorsho (around July 7th) After the end of the rainy season、It's time for the heat to really start。Summer is in full swing、It's that time of year when you start missing cold drinks and cool breezes.。- Great heat (around July 23rd) The hottest period of the year、The heat reaches its peak with strong sunlight.。Ingenuity is required to survive the heat。 3. autumn：Season of fruitfulness and change - Risshu (around August 7th) marks the beginning of autumn on the calendar.、It's still a hot season。I can feel the signs of autumn little by little、The nights are getting cooler。・Shosho (Around August 23rd) The heat eases.、The time when you can feel the signs of autumn little by little。Harvesting of crops begins、The season of fruitfulness is coming。・Hakuro (around September 8th) Dew begins to fall in the morning and evening.。With the deepening of autumn、A cool breeze blows、Preparations for autumn leaves begin。・Autumn equinox (around September 23rd) The day when day and night are approximately the same length.、Makes you feel the depth of autumn。Rice harvesting and fruit harvesting are carried out、Enjoy the taste of autumn。・Kanro (around October 8th) This is the time when the dew starts to feel cold.、Autumn deepens further。The season of autumn leaves has begun、You can enjoy beautiful scenery。- Frostfall (around October 23rd) The mornings and evenings become colder.、It's time to start preparing for winter。the leaves of the trees change color、I can feel the end of autumn。 4. winter：The season of silence and preparation - Ritto (around November 7th) The seasonal season that heralds the beginning of winter.、It's getting colder。It's time to start preparing for winter、You will need warm food and warm clothing.。- Light snow (around November 22nd) This is the time when snow begins to fall.、Not full-fledged winter snow、It's time to feel the cold wind。It's time to get ready for winter。・Heavy snow (around December 7th) The period when snow begins to fall in earnest.。Winter is getting colder、Expanding snow scenery。It's time to start enjoying winter in earnest.。・Winter Solstice (around December 21st) It is the shortest day of the year.。At this time、There are customs such as winter solstice pumpkin and yuzu bath.、It is important to find ways to overcome the cold.。・Shokan (around January 5th) A period when the cold becomes even more severe.、It's in the middle of winter。This is an important time to take care of your health.。・Great Cold (around January 20th) The coldest period、The cold weather reaches its peak。Preparations to overcome the cold、It's that time of year when I start craving hot food.。 5. Finally, the 24 solar terms、Not just a calendar、It is an important clue to feel the rhythm of Japan's nature.。Through the natural changes and events included in each season.、feel the change of seasons、can be useful in daily life。While enjoying the beautiful scenery and food culture of each season.、The appeal of the 24 solar terms is that you can connect deeply with Japan's nature.。

Hello! A blogger who conveys the charms of Japan to the world、モモです！今日は私の大好きな趣味、俳句についてお話ししようと思います。「俳句/haiku」は、5・7・5の17音からなる短い詩で、自然や季節の変化、人々の感情を表現することが特徴です。その中でも特に大切なのが「季語/kigo」という言葉。季語は、その詩がどの季節に詠まれたのかを示す言葉で、俳句を読む上で欠かせない要素となっています。季語は日本の四季を反映していて、どの季節にも特徴的な言葉がたくさんあります。Today is、春・夏・秋・冬それぞれの季節にちなんだ季語をいくつかご紹介したいと思います。Well then、さっそく始めましょう！ 1. 春の季語 ・初桜（はつざくら/hatuzakura）春の訪れを感じさせる最初の桜の花。初桜は、春の始まりを象徴する花として、非常に重要な季語です。寒さを乗り越えて、最初に咲く桜の花は、新たな命が芽吹く瞬間を感じさせてくれます。・春雨（はるさめ/harusame）春に降る柔らかな雨、春雨も季語としてよく使われます。春雨はしっとりとした優しいイメージを与え、暖かさとともに心地よい季節の訪れを感じさせてくれます。・鶯笛（うぐいすぶえ/uguisubue）春にさえずる鶯の鳴き声を「鶯笛」と呼びます。鶯の鳴き声は、春を告げるメロディとして、古くから俳句に詠まれています。その美しいさえずりは、春の風物詩として親しまれています。 2. 夏の季語 ・蛍（ほたる/hotaru）夏の夜を彩る蛍の光。暗闇の中でぽっと光る蛍は、幻想的で儚い存在です。夏の風物詩として多くの俳句に登場します。・蝉（せみ/semi）夏の昼間に聞こえる蝉の鳴き声も夏の風物詩のひとつ。蝉の鳴き声は、日本の夏の暑さを象徴する音として、暑い夏を思い起こさせます。・花火（はなび/hanabi）夏の夜空に広がる花火は、夏の夜の風物詩です。華やかで、儚い光の瞬間が、夏の短い期間を美しく表現しています。 3. 秋の季語 ・紅葉（こうよう/kouyou）秋に木々が色づく紅葉は、日本の秋の風物詩として知られています。赤や黄色に染まる葉が、秋の深まりを感じさせてくれます。・月見（つきみ/tukimi）秋の夜、満月を眺めながら楽しむ月見。月見は秋の風物詩で、秋の夜の静けさと美しさを表現するのにぴったりなテーマです。・栗（くり/kuri）秋に収穫される栗も秋の季語です。栗を使ったお菓子や料理は、秋の味覚として日本の家庭で親しまれています。 4. 冬の季語 ・雪晴（ゆきばれ/yukibare）雪が降った後の晴れた空を「雪晴」と呼びます。雪に覆われた景色が、澄み切った空とともに美しく輝く様子は、冬ならではの風景です。静かな雪景色の後に広がる晴れやかな空が、心に温かさをもたらしてくれます。・霜の花（しものはな/simonohana）冬の寒い朝、霜が花のように枝や草に付き、まるで花が咲いたかのような美しい光景が広がります。霜の花は、寒さの中にも美しさを見出す日本の冬の風物詩です。・初雪（はつゆき/hatuyuki）冬の最初の雪、初雪も美しい季語です。初雪が降ると、冬が始まったことを実感する瞬間として、多くの俳句に登場します。 5. さいごに 季語はその季節の特徴を短い言葉で表現しており、俳句を深く味わうためには欠かせない存在です。季語を通して、四季折々の自然や風景を感じ、心が豊かになるような気がします。lastly、私が最近読んだ俳句を一つ紹介しますね。 「春の風　桜吹雪に　揺れるかな」/「harunokaze　sakurahubukini　yurerukana」 春風に舞い散る桜の花びらが、風に揺れている情景を描いた一篇です。桜の花が散る瞬間の儚さと、春風の心地よさが感じられて、とても美しいなと思いました。