[ 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.
72 micro-seasons
Natsukarekusa shōzu
(Self-heal sprouts)
December 22–26
Sawashika no tsuno otsuru
(Deer shed antlers)
December 27–31
Yuki watarite mugi nobiru
(Wheat sprouts under snow)
January 1–5
This is the season when the nights are at their longest.
Tradition has it that if you take a yuzu bath (hot citron bath) during the "Tōji (Winter solstice)," you won't catch a cold.
At SUIGIAN, you can enjoy the changing nature with our dishes and cocktails.
Be sure to try them!
