[ The 24 seasons and 72 micro-seasons ]
Now four seasons are standard, but in ancient Japan the spring, summer, fall and winter were divided into 24 seasons, and each of those 24 seasons was further divided into 3 smaller seasons of 5 days each, called the 72 micro-seasons.
This helped people sense the changing seasons.
This is when the light spring rainfalls sprinkle across the ground and help nurture grains.
The term "Kokuu," which literally means "Grain Rain," refers to the gentle spring rain that offers moisture to all of the different grains.
At SUIGIAN, you can enjoy the changing nature with our dishes and cocktails.
Be sure to try them!
"24 seasons & 72 micro-seasons Cocktails"
72 micro-seasons
first climate: Ashi hajimete shōzu
(First reeds sprout)
April 19–24
second climate: Shimo yamite nae izuru
(Last frost, rice seedlings grow)
April 25–29
last climate: Botan hana saku
(Peonies bloom)
April 30–May 4