Winner of both the Good Design Award and the Long Life Design Award, the New Japan Daily Calendar is a tear-off daily calendar with a page for each day of the year. Tearing off the page each day offers a small but deeply satisfying daily ritual. Designed for cultural enrichment and mindful living, this traditional-style calendar includes a wealth of information beyond just the date.
Each day’s page features:
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Rokuyō (六曜): A six-day traditional fortune-telling calendar used to determine auspicious or inauspicious days, commonly consulted for weddings, funerals, and events. The six types include Taian (most lucky), Butsumetsu (least lucky), and others with morning/afternoon variations in luck.
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Seasonal data: Includes solar terms (nijūshi sekki) like Shunbun (spring equinox) and micro-seasons (shichijūni kō), such as "frogs start to croak" or "first frost falls", offering a poetic connection to Japan’s shifting natural rhythms.
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Japanese proverbs: Each day is accompanied by a traditional saying—sometimes humorous, often wise—that reflects centuries of cultural wisdom.
Key Features
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Tear-away format: One sheet per day, for a satisfying daily ritual.
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Traditional elements: Rokuyō, moon phases, solar terms, and Japanese proverb
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Includes decorative mount: Comes mounted on a backing card featuring a brown frame and embossed text of the year.
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Decorative yet practical: Combines wisdom and aesthetics in a functional format.
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Award-winning design: Recognized for both visual and long-lasting cultural value.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Calendar Sheet Size | 164 x 108 mm |
| Size with Mount | 310 x 180 mm |
| Materials | Metal fittings, paper, cardboard mount |
