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師走 (Shiwasu): The Running Monk

Dec 23rd, 2006
by Andrew.
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Until Japan adopted the western (solar) calendar system in 1873, it used a modified version of the Chinese (lunar) calendar. Even now, the Japanese calendar is a rather complex mix of traditional and modern systems. For example, many places, including banks, still use the Imperial Reign system for years (This year, 2006, is [...]