[ 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 karuru
(Self-heal withers)
June 21–26
Ayame hana saku
(Irises bloom)
June 27–July 1
Hange shōzu
(Crow-dipper sprouts)
July 2–6
This is the time of year when the days are at their longest. It marks the true beginning of the summer season.
In Japan, it is traditionally considered auspicious to have the rice planting completed by the time "Geshi (Summer solstice)" arrives.
At SUIGIAN, you can enjoy the changing nature with our dishes and cocktails.
Be sure to try them!
