Shofuku Manpuku Cat Daily Calendar 2026 / Shin Nihon Calendar

Add a cheerful, cultural touch to your everyday routine with these delightful tear-off daily calendars featuring beloved cat characters Kabamaru and Nekofuku, both illustrated by renowned ink artist . Designed with charm and tradition, each calendar not only showcases adorable artwork but also brings a wealth of classic Japanese calendar information to your desk or wall.

Each day’s page features:

• Rokuyō (六曜): A six-day traditional fortune-telling calendar used to determine auspicious or inauspicious days, commonly consulted for weddings, funerals, and events. The six types include Taian (most lucky), Butsumetsu (least lucky), and others with morning/afternoon variations in luck.

• Seasonal data: Includes solar terms (nijūshi sekki) like Shunbun (spring equinox) and micro-seasons (shichijūni kō), such as "frogs start to croak" or "first frost falls", offering a poetic connection to Japan’s shifting natural rhythms.

• Japanese proverbs: Each day is accompanied by a traditional saying—sometimes humorous, often wise—that reflects centuries of cultural wisdom.

Key Features

• Art by Hajime Okamoto: Features beloved cat characters Kabamaru or Nekofuku, adding whimsy and warmth to your space

• Daily wisdom and data: Includes Japanese proverbs, idioms, rokuyō, moon phases, tide names, zodiac signs, and the 28 mansions

• Tear-off design: Each day is a fresh page—simple, satisfying, and deeply rooted in tradition

• Flexible use: Can be placed on a desk or hung on a wall

• Ideal gift: Individually wrapped and rich in cultural content

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