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Also known as the Star Festival, Tanabata celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi. The anime 'Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day' features a Tanabata festival.

A collection of four national holidays in Japan that occur within one week, leading to a long vacation period. 'Golden Time' has episodes that reference activities during Golden Week.

The traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms. 'Your Lie in April' portrays characters enjoying Hanami.

Celebrated differently in Japan, often focusing on romantic dates and KFC dinners. Anime like 'Toradora!' depict Japanese Christmas celebrations.

Japanese New Year is a time for family gatherings, visiting temples, and eating traditional foods. It is depicted in 'Fruits Basket'.

A Buddhist event for commemorating ancestors, often with Bon Odori dances. Seen in 'Summer Wars'.

A Japanese holiday to congratulate those who have reached the age of majority. 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' has a scene celebrating Seijin no Hi.

Marks the beginning of spring and involves throwing beans to ward off evil spirits. 'Clannad' shows characters participating in Setsubun.

Held on March 14th, it's a day when men return gifts to women who gifted them on Valentine's Day. 'Ore Monogatari!!' features this holiday.

A cultural festival held by schools featuring student-run activities and performances. 'K-On!' includes the preparation and celebration of a school festival.

In Japan, women traditionally give chocolates to men. The giving and receiving of chocolates are featured in 'Nisekoi'.

An event in Japanese schools with athletic competitions. 'My Hero Academia' includes a Sports Festival arc.

A day to pray for young girls' health and happiness, featuring hina dolls display. 'Hinamatsuri' not only features this festival but is also named after it.

Held in April, it marks the beginning of the school year. There's a school entrance ceremony in 'Azumanga Daioh'.

Mythical creatures in Japanese folklore, often seen in anime. 'The Eccentric Family' features tanukis, and 'Spice and Wolf' features a kitsune.

A heated table used in Japanese homes, frequently seen in anime during winter scenes. 'The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.' includes kotatsu scenes.

Firework shows are popular in summer. 'Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?' revolves around a fireworks festival.

Traditional stories from Japanese culture. Studio Ghibli's 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' is based on the folktale 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter'.

Yokai are supernatural creatures in Japanese folklore. 'GeGeGe no Kitaro' is centered around yokai.

A ceremonial way of preparing and drinking tea. 'Hyouka' features a school club practicing the tea ceremony.

The process of planting rice is a significant part of rural life in Japan. 'Silver Spoon' has scenes of rice planting.

The art of writing beautifully with brush and ink. 'Barakamon' features a protagonist who is a professional calligrapher.

A famous festival in Kyoto with elaborate floats and parades. 'Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club' features the Gion Matsuri.

A traditional Japanese martial art using bamboo swords. 'Bamboo Blade' is an anime centered around a high school kendo club.

Young women who serve at Shinto shrines. Shrine maidens appear in 'InuYasha' as part of historic and cultural context.

The Japanese art of flower arrangement. 'Kuragehime' includes ikebana as one of the hobbies of the characters.

A traditional Japanese cloth used to wrap and carry items. Furoshiki is often seen in anime, like in 'Tamako Market', as a way to carry things.

The historical warrior class of feudal Japan, samurai culture is often depicted in anime like 'Rurouni Kenshin'.

A romantic gesture involving a shared umbrella, often seen in anime relationships. 'The Garden of Words' shows this culturally significant act of sharing an umbrella.

Casual summer kimonos worn to festivals. 'Natsume's Book of Friends' has episodes featuring yukatas.

A significant aspect of Japanese school life, often personalized by students. 'Kaguya-sama: Love Is War' shows a variety of school uniforms with an emphasis on student council members.

A type of Japanese savory pancake; 'Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma' showcases its cooking.

Japanese photo sticker booths that are a popular activity among friends. 'Super Gals!' depicts characters using purikura.

Japanese style pubs where small dishes and alcoholic drinks are served. 'Death Parade' features an afterlife bar reminiscent of an izakaya.

Japanese chess, a two-player strategy board game. 'March Comes in Like a Lion' is centered around shogi.

Public bathhouses in Japan; 'Spirited Away' features an imaginative bathhouse.

Tales of the supernatural and eerie encounters. 'Mononoke' is a series that explores various kaidan.

Traditional Japanese garment. Kimonos are often seen in historical or culturally themed anime such as 'Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju'.

A traditional Japanese form of comedic storytelling. It's the main subject of 'Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju'.