Hinamatsuri
The Japanese tradition, “Hinamatsuri” or Girls’ Day is celebrated on March 3rd (the 3rd day of the 3rd month) and is an occasion to pray for a young girl’s growth and happiness.
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Kodomo No Hi
Kodomo no hi or Japanese Children’s Day is a festival originally for boys (“tango no sekku”) but which has been renamed for both sexes and is held on the 5th day of the 5th month. On this day families with newborn sons fly koinobori, beautiful multi-colored carp windsocks outside of homes to wish their sons