Greenery Day – Moonzie Momma

Honoring the Roots: Showa Day and the Spirit of Nature

A mystical outdoor altar on a mossy stone in a Japanese garden featuring green candles, a bowl of herbs, and a journal, with a twig pentacle hanging from a Japanese maple tree.

Honoring the Roots: Showa Day and the Spirit of Nature As the wheel of the year turns toward the end of April, we find ourselves at the threshold of Showa Day (Shōwa no Hi). Celebrated on April 29th, this day honors the birthday of Emperor Hirohito and serves as the […]

The Spirit of Midori no Hi: Celebrating Greenery Day

A person in a dark green dress and grey cardigan sits cross-legged on a mossy forest floor, holding a ceramic mug of herbal tea over a small wooden altar containing crystals, a bundle of sage, and fresh leaves.

The Spirit of Midori no Hi: Celebrating Greenery Day As the sun climbs higher in the May sky, the world seems to vibrate with a particular shade of emerald. Today, May 4th, marks Greenery Day (Midori no Hi) in Japan—a day dedicated to communing with nature and showing gratitude for […]