Kanreki
Kanreki is a traditional Japanese celebration marking a person's 60th birthday. The term "kanreki" literally translates to "returning to the beginning" or "turning of the sexagenary cycle." This is because the Japanese calendar uses a system of 60 distinct combinations of ten celestial stems and twelve earthly branches. Upon reaching 60, an individual completes one full cycle of this calendar and is believed to be reborn, entering a new, renewed phase of life.
Historically, life expectancy in Japan was much shorter, so reaching 60 was a significant milestone, often signifying
Modern kanreki celebrations can vary greatly. While some may opt for a traditional ceremony with family and