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Authentic Ceremonies For Children In Japan Chifuyu Omma From Japan

November 8, 2022 by Nikita Dikshit

Hina-Matsuri (Girls’ Day) is held on March 3rd. The parents celebrate their daughters’ growth and good health on this day. They not only celebrate, but also decorate with Hina-dolls, Emperor and Empress dolls. These dolls are displayed on seven tiers of shelves which represent dolls of prince and princes, their 3 female servants, 5 music … Read more

Coming of Age Ceremony Hiroko Yamane from Japan

November 7, 2022 by Nikita Dikshit

January 15th is Seijin-no-hi, the Coming-of-Age ceremony, in Japan. On that day, Japanese people celebrate being 20 years old as reaching adulthood, like 21 years old in America. When I had this ceremony. I wore a “kimono.” A kimono is a traditional Japanese dress. Commonly most Japanese do not wear it now, but many women … Read more