Thank you for your interesting article. I was in Japan last November and saw the children dressed for shichi-go-san at the shrines. I hadn't realised that they occurred at that particular time of year. Unfortunately we didn't have a kotatsu at our accommodation, it had been replaced by central heating.
Sumire, Thank you for writing and for sharing this wonderful, educational piece. I didn't know that kotatsu aren't commonly used in Hokkaido. As always, I enjoy learning from your writings!
Thank you for your interesting article. I was in Japan last November and saw the children dressed for shichi-go-san at the shrines. I hadn't realised that they occurred at that particular time of year. Unfortunately we didn't have a kotatsu at our accommodation, it had been replaced by central heating.
Thank you for your kind words.
It must have been delightful to see the children dressed for Shichi-Go-San — they must have looked adorable.
Once you experience a kotatsu, its warmth can be quite addictive.
In Japan, there are even kotatsu-style cafés and izakaya where you can enjoy that cozy comfort.
I hope you’ll have the chance to try it someday.
Sumire, Thank you for writing and for sharing this wonderful, educational piece. I didn't know that kotatsu aren't commonly used in Hokkaido. As always, I enjoy learning from your writings!
Thank you so much for your kind message. It really warms my heart and encourages me to keep writing.
Thank you for reading so carefully and for sharing such thoughtful reflections.
I plan to share updates about the bear situation in a future article as things develop.
As winter approaches, there are many beautiful traditions and seasonal customs unique to Japan.
I hope you’ll enjoy reading more about them in the coming weeks.