鴻雁来 Kōgan kitaru

寒露 Kanro (Cold dew)
October 8–12
鴻雁来 Kōgan kitaru
Wild geese return
 
from the Japanese 72 microseasons:





In ancient times the Japanese divided their year into 24 periods based on classical Chinese sources. The natural world comes to life in the even more vividly named 72 subdivisions of the traditional Japanese calendar.

The traditional Japanese calendar marks the passing of the seasons and changes in the natural world through the names given to different times of year. There are 24 major divisions, or sekki, from Risshun (Beginning of spring) in early February until Daikan(Greater cold). 

Originally taken from Chinese sources, these are still well-known around East Asia.


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