December 31st, 2025 – January 4th, 2026 is Winter – TOJI (Winter solstice)-66th KOU “Wheat sprouts under snow”
Story of SHICHIJYNIKOU calendar from the very end of 2025 to the beginning of 2026 is about “wheat.” Although it’s not yet the new year according to the lunar calendar…
Wheat seeds sown in the fall have grown into seedlings, painting many fresh green lines across the barren landscape. It’s a sign of spring.
That said, the weather is still quite harsh. The coldest times of the year, known as SHOKAN (lesser cold) and DAIKAN (greater cold), are yet to come.
Wheat harvest in this area varies depending on the variety, but it usually begins around early June. Until then, bear this cold and then turn into delicious UDON noodles and breads😋
