[ 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.
It's the time of year when the snow begins to fall in earnest.
The trees have shed their leaves entirely, and soon, the severe winter chill will be upon us.
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: Sora samuku fuyu to naru
(Cold sets in, winter begins)
December 7–11
second climate: Kuma ana ni komoru
(Bears start hibernating in their dens)
December 12–16
last climate: Sake no uo muragaru
(Salmon gather and swim upstream)
December 17–21