Why Japan Has 72 Seasons Instead of 4 | なぜ日本には四季ではなく七十二の季節があるの？ | Japanese Podcast

🎧 JLPT N5–N3 Japanese Podcast The Little Seasons of Japan 日本の小さな季節 Most countries talk about four seasons. Spring. Summer. Autumn. Winter. But Japan traditionally divided the year into 72 tiny seasonal moments called 七十二候 (Shichijūnikō). A season when the east wind melts the ice. A season when frogs begin to sing. A season when swallows return. A season when autumn rain quietly changes the color of leaves. In this episode, Pon and Kitsu explore how Japanese people notice these small changes in nature, and why learning Japanese is also learning a different way of seeing the world. Whether you're studying Japanese, interested in Japanese culture, or simply looking for a relaxing podcast, we hope you'll enjoy today's conversation. 🌸 In this episode: • What are the 72 micro-seasons of Japan? • Why do Japanese people pay attention to tiny changes in nature? • The meaning of 季節感 (kisetsukan) • Cicadas, cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and first snow • The Japanese idea of appreciating fleeting beauty 💬 Question for you: What is your favorite season, and what small sign tells you that it has arrived? Tell us in the comments! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and join us again for the next Japanese Story Podcast. #JapanesePodcast #LearnJapanese #JapaneseListening #JLPT #JapaneseStoryPodcast #JapanCulture #JapaneseConversation #N5 #N4 #N3 #JapaneseStudy #日本語 #七十二候