Families display hina dolls to bless their daughters on hinamatsuri. But Saitama could be blessing the entire prefecture with a huge 30-foot tower of dolls.
In Japan, the holiday was originally known as Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day). It formed a pair with Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day), which is celebrated on the...
The name of the doll decorations comes from the ancient Japanese “Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” The tale is so popular it has even been made...
A year since the ban on minpaku (lodging at a private residence) under the Private Lodging Business Act was lifted, changes in the way...
On March 3 in Japan it’s Hinamatsuri, the girls’ festival where wishes for the good health are made for young females in the family. It’s...
When living in Japan, you might notice that as you approach March 3 the decorations for Hinamatsuri start appearing. During this festivity to wish...
March 3rd is Hinamatsuri, the doll festival, a special day to pray for the growth and happiness of young girls. Many places throughout Japan will...
