In the movie âThe Help,â Aibilene the maid woke up the little girl she took care of by making her say: I am smart. I am kind. I am important. What dope words to wake up to.
Japanese Moon Festival Tradition: Festivals dedicated to the moon have a long history in Japan. During the Heian period elements of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival were introduced to Japan.
1 There are no significant events and festivals in Kyoto in the month of June. 2  Gion Matsuri Festival-spanning the entire month, this is the perfect opportunity to see Kyoto's lively Gion district lit up with lanterns and experience one of the largest festivals in Japan. The bonfire at Yoshida-jinja represents the last day of winter in the Japanese lunar calendar. 2  Setsubun-marking the arrival of spring in Kyoto, beans are traditionally thrown out of houses on the 3rd February in order to rid the house of bad fortune and make way for good.