It's no accident November 23rd was chosen as a post-war holiday. Since ancient times a harvest festival known as 'Niiname-sai' (新嘗祭 aka 'Shinjō-sai') has been held on this date.
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Chestnut themed sweets in the tea room to celebrate the end of autumn.
Chestnut themed sweets in the tea room to celebrate the end of autumn.
Chestnut themed sweets in the tea room to celebrate the end of autumn.
Chestnut themed sweets in the tea room to celebrate the end of autumn.
