[ 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
Atsukaze itaru
(Warm winds blow)
July 7–11
Hasu hajimete hiraku
(First lotus blossoms)
July 12–17
Taka sunawachi waza o narau
(Hawks learn to fly)
July 18–22
When the summer heat reaches its peak, the cicadas begin to sing.
Look up at the eastern night sky, and you will see the Weaver (Vega in the Lyra constellation) and the Herdsman (Altair in the Aquila constellation) shining especially bright.
At SUIGIAN, you can enjoy the changing nature with our dishes and cocktails.
Be sure to try them!
