Children's Day, also known as Kodomo no Hi, is a Japanese national holiday that celebrates children's happiness and well-being. It is a day when families pray for the health, success, and future happiness of their children.
Imagine Children's Day as a big birthday party for all kids in Japan. Just like how we have birthdays to celebrate ourselves once a year, Children's Day is like a special day where everyone comes together to celebrate all the amazing kids in Japan.
Golden Week: A series of consecutive holidays in Japan including Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day, Showa Day, etc.
Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival): A traditional Japanese festival celebrated on March 3rd that prays for the health and happiness of girls.
Shichi-go-san (Seven-Five-Three): A traditional rite of passage ceremony in Japan celebrating the growth of children who turn three, five, or seven years old.
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