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En-nichi, the “Holy Day”, is a very common holiday in the Japanese culture. It is originally to celebrate the special relation with deities in either Shinto or Buddhism, and it falls on any day that holds special meanings to a\u00a0local shrine or temple.<\/p>\n
The celebration started during the Heian era (794 \u2013 1192), when Buddhism became widely practiced in Japan. According to the Buddhist religion, there are as many as seventeen days\u00a0every month that could be considered En-nichi, where\u00a0God appears\u00a0closer to earthly beings. This is why Japanese people often choose these days to pray at a shrine or temple.<\/p>\n
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In more recent days, however, En-nichi\u00a0has taken the form of a street fair. During the festival, you will see food stalls and street vendors, often decorated in bright colors, lining up in the ground of shrines and temples.\u00a0Japanese people now use it as a frequent occasion to gather and enjoy simple entertainments, sample various local snacks, and\u00a0take part in traditional games.<\/p>\n
At Dai-ichi Takimotokan, we also hold our own En-nichi festival every season. We have been attracting many to participate in the past years and our\u00a0“Children’s Fair” is especially popular among visiting guests. Why not bring your little ones to our\u00a0fair this year?<\/p>\n
Here are some traditional Japanese games that our young guests enjoy the most:<\/p>\n
*Takimoto\u00a0Haru Festival (Children’s Fair)<\/em> En-nichi, the “Holy Day”, is a very common holiday in the Japanese culture. It is originally to celebrate the special relation with deities in either Shinto or Buddhism, and it falls on any day that holds special meanings to a\u00a0local shrine or temple. The celebration started during the Heian era (794 \u2013 1192), when Buddhism became widely practiced in Japan.<\/p>\n![\"3\"](\"http:\/\/www.takimotokan.co.jp\/english\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/3-1024x768.jpeg\")
Shateki<\/em><\/strong>
\nThis shooting game is definitely a regular for Japanese festivals. The participant uses a toy\u00a0gun and shoot down as many objects in the\u00a0display as they can in a few\u00a0tries. The children will have a chance to win the toy they shot themselves.<\/p>\n![\"4\"](\"http:\/\/www.takimotokan.co.jp\/english\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4-768x1024.jpeg\")
Superball Sukui<\/em><\/strong>
\nThis game is another huge hit during festivals. Players try to scoop up the bounce\u00a0balls from water by\u00a0using a special scooper made from paper.\u00a0This game requires care and speed as the paper\u00a0can tear easily in the pool.<\/p>\n
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\nDATES: April 29th – May 5th<\/em>
\nTIME: 16:00 – 21:00<\/em><\/p>\n![\"5\"](\"http:\/\/www.takimotokan.co.jp\/english\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/5-1024x768.jpeg\")
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