Kanreki is a traditional Japanese celebration that marks a person's 60th birthday. This significant milestone is based on the ancient East Asian sexagenary cycle, which completes a full cycle every 60 years, meaning that a person who reaches the age of 60 has completed one full cycle of the zodiac calendar. The term "Kanreki" literally … Continue reading Rebirth at Sixty: The Cultural Significance of Kanreki (還暦) in Japanese Tradition →