Kanreki - Haraki's 60th Birthday
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Kanreki, return to the calendar, is the celebration of a person's 60th birthday which is a great celebration in Japan. According to the lunar calendar, it takes 60 years for a person to finish a cycle on this earth. In a 60-year cycle a person has has gone five times around the twelve animal years of the Chinese zodiac. It marks a person's rebirth and return to second childhood. The cycle of life returns to the beginning.
The person usually wears a red hat and vest. Their wearing red symbolizes their rebirth, as babies usually wear red in Japan. And thus they are embarking on the next 60-year cycle. The birthday boy sits in a place of honour during a celebration usually hosted by his or her family and friends which may include a special meal and meaningful gifts.
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That's interesting. My wife has informed me I'm still working on childhood no.1… :-\
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Paula and I felt very honoured to attend. I gave the congratulatory speech, which given that I was asked to do it 24 hours in advance and I have limited knowledge of giving speeches in Japan (like none
) may well have been the comedy turn…..A blast was had by all who attended including a great sprinkling of our international retailers.....
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Sad that I missed it
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Wow, wonderful Pictures and interesting insights in the japanese culture.
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Happy Birthday Haraki-San.
Looks amazing! Are those Iron Heart party bags I see in one of the pics?????
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Are those Iron Heart party bags I see in one of the pics?????
I know, right? Bet they are the business.
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Happy birthday to the BOSS!
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The embroidered "Iron Heart Boss 1956.10.26" was hand done by Tom. It took her 10 weeks…...
That's beautiful
