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This beautiful artwork was taken from Meiji-period calendars. Check out the stories hidden behind them: #ndldigital https://t.co/cbo3UqtUFR

Take a look at the first sunrise of the year as depicted by Utagawa Hiroshige. In those days, many people gathered in Suzaki to watch the first sunrise. Women are walking along the snow-covered road. It seems so cold. #ndldigital https://t.co/zFBM5gXFNO

Japan has various seasonal events throughout the year. We wish you all the best for this year! #ndldigital #ChildrensBooks https://t.co/pAJgCluQEo

Have you ever eaten #Washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine? #Hiroshige depicted #ukiyoe of delicious seafood which is essential for Washoku! #ndldigital https://t.co/2xwkGwCyOH

#Wagashi, Japanese confectionery, is used as gifts for weddings, ceremonies, farewells or souvenirs. These were drawn to show sample designs to customers in the 1880s. #ndldigital https://t.co/Zj9hRojYS7

Do you know the Japanese traditional custom on winter solstice called Yuzuyu? People take a bath with Yuzu (a kind of citrus) for good health. It comes from a play on words, Toji (冬至: the winter solstice) and Toji (湯治: hot-spring cure) . #ndldigital https://t.co/44KWsEu9xO

Tofu, edamame, soy sauce - these Japanese favorites are all made from the same plant! https://t.co/9Ic4UJnXue #ndldigital

An artwork by Suzuki Harunobu depicting a woman crossing a bridge during a snowy dusk, from a 1765 calendar: https://t.co/FKUbY0NDcV

An event at the end of the year in Japan, #Asakusa Toshinoichi. A lot of people flocked there to get New Year's supplies as well as everyday items and food. #nishikie #hiroshige https://t.co/QaOVUvMto7

Japan is a mountainous country and there remains many #ukiyoe which depict mountains and people living together with them. https://t.co/1L0tugLREu