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Dec 20, 2025

Yuzu picking in preparation for the winter solstice

As you may already know if you've been living in japan for a period of time, there is a tradition to put yuzu in the bath for the winter solstice. This year, the winter solstice is on Monday December 22nd (2025).


And its not just baths in a person's home but some hot springs also put yuzu in their baths on the winter solstice. Some for more than just one day too, but for the week around the winter solstice. You can also see yuzu in the animal "onen" such as the various capybara onsen at zoos around the country. 


There were various yuzu picking events around the country today in preparation for the winter solstice yuzu bath tradition. Have you ever picked yuzu in Japan? And / or will you put yuzu in your bath this winter solstice?


Yuzu picking in preparation for the winter solstice photo


BigfamJapan

BigfamJapan

Former nickname was "Saitama". Changed it to save confusion on place review posts! Irish, 20+ years in Japan! I also write on my personal website: insaitama.com


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