3 The scenery of Japan's four seasons

Japan Culture
Let me explain Japanese people's sense of seasons:
1. Sensitivity to subtle seasonal transitions
Recognition of detailed seasonal changes through systems like "24 seasonal divisions" and "72 microseasons"
Distinguishing not just spring/summer/fall/winter, but the beginning, peak, and end of each season
Awareness of seasonal turning points like "doyo" and "hangan-sho"
2. Expression in daily life
Seasonal greetings (summer greeting cards, winter greeting cards)
Seasonal ingredients and dishes (emphasis on food in season)
Seasonal expressions in kimono and decorations
3. Cultural expressions
Use of seasonal words in waka and haiku poetry
Connection to annual events (Setsubun, Tanabata, etc.)
Expression of seasonality in tea ceremony and flower arrangement
4. Relationship with nature
Interest in natural phenomena like cherry blossom front and autumn foliage viewing
Customs of appreciating seasons through moon viewing and flower viewing
Sensitivity to seasonal flowers and sounds of insects
5. Inheritance in modern life
Popularity of seasonal limited-edition products
Seasonal social media posts (cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, first snow)
Seasonal packaging and presentations
This refined sensitivity to seasons remains one of the important characteristics of Japanese culture.