立春節分

立春前日舉辦的日本傳統行事，民眾隨著「鬼滾出、福滾進」的口號撒豆子以驅除邪氣。吃惠方卷的習俗也已普及全國。作為季節交替時的厭勝儀式，神社寺廟也會舉辦盛大的撒豆活動。

A traditional Japanese Buddhist event to welcome and honor ancestral spirits. Observed around August 13-16, it features regional events such as bon dances and toro nagashi lantern floating. One of Japan's largest annual observances that triggers a major homecoming rush, it serves as an important occasion for reaffirming family bonds.

A traditional Japanese observance welcoming and honoring ancestral spirits, held around August 13-16. Customs of lighting welcoming and farewell fires and dancing Bon-odori to commemorate ancestors are rooted nationwide. With many regional customs such as Kyoto's Daimonji Gozan Okuribi and Shoro Nagashi, it embodies the Japanese view of life and death.

日本人在新年時參拜神社與寺院的傳統習俗。明治神宮、成田山新勝寺、川崎大師等著名社寺在正月三日間便吸引數百萬人造訪。抽籤詩（omikuji）與在繪馬上書寫願望的風習深深根植於日本人的精神生活，象徵著新年的開始與文化精神。

Japan's New Year culture of welcoming the toshigami deity with kadomatsu, shimenawa, and kagami-mochi, celebrating with osechi cuisine and otoso sake. New Year card exchanges, otoshidama gifts, and hatsumode visits are among many traditions concentrated at year's start, forming the foundation of the Japanese annual rhythm. It is the cultural milestone where the spirit of 'wa' (harmony) is felt most strongly.

日本的古典舞台藝術。以面具與服飾進行表演，以洗練的身體表現為特色。自14世紀延續至今的傳統藝能，由世阿彌大成。已列入聯合國教科文組織無形文化遺產，至今全國各地仍定期舉辦公演。