Celebrating Children’s Day in Japan
May 5 is Children’s Day, when families celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of children. It became a national holiday in 1948, but it has been a day of celebration in Japan since ancient times.
The fifth day of the fifth month was traditionally called Tango no Sekku and was a festival for boys. Girls have their own festival, called Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival), held on the third day of the third month.
Japan’s Children’s Day Celebration
Kodomo No Hi, or Children’s Day, is a holiday dedicated to the health and happiness of children in Japan. It’s the last day of the Golden Week holiday.
Kodomo no hi: Children’s Day Celebration
Kodomo No Hi: Children’s Day in Japan
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Japanese Holidays:子供の日 Kodomo no hi, Childrens Day or Boys’ Day
Kodomo no Hi: Children’s Day in Japan
