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      <title>Marugoto A1 Topic 6　日本の　きせつの　イベントと　しゅくじつ by Takako Parsons</title>
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         <title>1月1日　がんたん</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>January 1: New Year's Day</strong> (To celebrate the beginning of the year)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1月　2nd Mon 　せいじん の ひ</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>2nd Monday of January: Coming of Age Day</strong> (To congratulate and encourage those who have reached adulthood and become aware of their new responsibilities)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2月11日　けんこく きねん の 日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>February 11: National Foundation Day</strong> (To reflect on the establishment of the nation and foster a love for the country)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2月23日　てんのう たんじょう日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>February 23: Emperor's Birthday</strong> (To celebrate the birthday of the Emperor)</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:29:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3月20日/21日　しゅんぶん の 日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>March 20 or 21: Vernal Equinox Day</strong> (To appreciate nature and show affection for all living things)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:32:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4月29日　しょうわ の 日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>April 29: Showa Day</strong> (To look back on the turbulent Showa era and think about the future of the nation)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:35:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5月3日　けんぽう きねん日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>May 3: Constitution Memorial Day</strong> (To commemorate the enforcement of the Constitution of Japan)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:36:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5月4日　みどり の 日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>May 4: Greenery Day</strong> (To become closer to nature and appreciate its blessings)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:37:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5月5日　こども の 日</title>
         <author>takakoparsons</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>May 5: Children's Day</strong> (To respect children's personalities, value their happiness, and express gratitude to mothers)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:38:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>はなみ</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>花見 (Hanami / Cherry Blossom Viewing)</strong></p><blockquote><p>A spring tradition of enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms (sakura), often with a picnic party under the blooming trees. （満開の桜の下でピクニックなどをしながら、その美しさを楽しむ春の伝統行事です。）</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:42:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>ゴールデンウィーク</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>ゴールデンウィーク (Golden Week)</strong></p><blockquote><p>A consecutive holiday period from late April to early May, containing several national holidays. It is one of Japan's busiest travel seasons. （4月下旬から5月上旬にかけて国民の祝日が重なる大型連休です。日本で最も旅行者が増える時期の一つです。）</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:44:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>はつもうで</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>初詣 (Hatsumode / New Year's Temple or Shrine Visit)</strong></p><blockquote><p>The first visit of the year to a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple to pray for good fortune and health in the New Year. （新年の幸運と健康を祈るために、年が明けて初めて神社や寺院に参拝することです。）</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:52:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>ゆきまつり</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>雪まつり (Snow Festival)</strong></p><blockquote><p>A winter festival, most famously held in Sapporo, featuring giant, detailed snow and ice sculptures. （巨大で精巧な雪像や氷の彫刻が並ぶ冬の祭りで、札幌のものが最も有名です。）</p></blockquote><p><br/></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:53:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7月 3rd Mon　うみ の ひ</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>3rd Monday of July: Marine Day</strong> (To express gratitude for the blessings of the ocean)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 11:55:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8月11日　やま の ひ</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>August 11: Mountain Day</strong> (To provide opportunities to get closer to mountains and appreciate their blessings)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:01:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>はなびたいかい</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>花火大会 (Hanabi Taikai / Fireworks Festival)</strong></p><blockquote><p>Popular summer events where spectacular fireworks displays are held across the country, often with people wearing <em>yukata</em> (summer kimonos). （全国で開催される夏の人気イベント。華やかな花火が打ち上げられ、多くの人が浴衣を着て出かけます。）</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:35:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>かいすいよく</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>海水浴 (Kaisuyoku / Sea Bathing or Going to the Beach)</strong></p><blockquote><p>Swimming and relaxing at the beach during the hot summer months. （暑い夏の時期に、海で泳いだりビーチでリラックスしたりして楽しむことです。）</p></blockquote><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:36:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>ぼんおどり</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>盆踊り (Bon Odori / Bon Dance)</strong></p><blockquote><p>A traditional dance performed during the <em>Obon</em> festival in summer to welcome and honor the spirits of ancestors. （夏の「お盆」の時期に、先祖の霊を迎え、供養するために踊る伝統的なダンスです。）</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:37:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9月 3rd Mon　けいろう の 日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>3rd Monday of September: Respect for the Aged Day</strong> (To respect and honor the elderly who have contributed to society for many years)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:39:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9月23日　しゅうぶん の 日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Around September 23: Autumnal Equinox Day</strong> (To revere ancestors and remember those who have passed away)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:40:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10月 2nd Mon　スポーツの日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>2nd Monday of October: Sports Day</strong> (To enjoy sports and cultivate a healthy mind and body)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:42:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11月3日　ぶんか の 日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>November 3: Culture Day</strong> (To love freedom and peace, and promote culture)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:43:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11月23日　きんろうかんしゃ の 日</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>November 23: Labor Thanksgiving Day</strong> (To honor labor, celebrate production, and express mutual gratitude among citizens)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:46:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>もみじがり</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>紅葉狩り (Momijigari / Autumn Foliage Autumn Leaf Viewing)</strong></p><blockquote><p>Visiting mountains or parks in autumn to view the beautiful changing colors of the leaves, especially maple leaves. （秋に山や公園を訪れ、モミジなどの美しく紅葉した葉を鑑賞することです。）</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:47:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>ぶどうがり</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>ぶどう狩り (Budogari / Grape Picking)</strong></p><blockquote><p>An autumn activity where people visit vineyards to pick and eat fresh, ripe grapes directly from the vines. （秋のアクティビティで、ぶどう園を訪れて木から直接、新鮮で熟したぶどうを収穫して食べることです。）</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:48:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>あきまつり</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>秋祭り (Aki Matsuri / Autumn Festival)</strong></p><blockquote><p>Shinto festivals held in autumn nationwide to thank the gods for a bountiful harvest. （秋の収穫を神様に感謝するために、全国の神社などで開催されるお祭りです。）</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-17 12:49:07 UTC</pubDate>
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