Gosekku

• Kochōhai: on New Year's, the nobles processed before the emperor during the Jinjitsu celebrations.
• Kyokusui: on the third day of the third lunar month, courtiers floated rice wine down a stream in the palace garden. Each guest would take a sip and then write a poem. The Hinamatsuri festival continues today.
• Ayame no hi : on the fifth day of the fifth month, mugwort was hung to dispel evil spirits. Celebrated as the Japanese iris festival at court, today it is known as Tango no sekku.
• Kikkoden: on the seventh day of the seventh month, offerings were made during the Tanabata festival, which celebrated the annual crossing of the Weaver and Cowherd constellations.
• Chōyō no en: on the ninth day of the ninth month, a celebration was held that originally featured chrysanthemum wine, but later became associated with the autumn rice harvest. It is today known as the Kiku no sekku.