[ 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
Kawazu hajimete naku
(Frogs start singing)
May 6–10
Mimizu izuru
(Worms surface)
May 11–15
Takenoko shōzu
(Bamboo shoots sprout)
May 16–20
It’s the season for nice sunny May days and gentle fragrant breezes.
In Japanese, the pleasant breeze blowing through the new leaves in early summer is called “Kunpū.”
At SUIGIAN, you can enjoy the changing nature with our dishes and cocktails.
Be sure to try them!
