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2. Koinobori - Wikipedia

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   Koinobori at Chizu, Tottori with a patterned windsock at the top. Koinobori (鯉のぼり), meaning ' carp streamer ' in Japanese, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku (端午の節句), a traditional calendrical event which is now designated as Children's Day (子供の日, Kodomo no hi), a national holiday in Japan. [1]

3. Children's Day (Japan) - Wikipedia

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   After Japan switched to the Gregorian calendar, the date was moved to May 5. [9] Until 1948, Children's Day was known as Boys' Day (also known as Feast of Banners), celebrating boys and recognizing fathers, as the counterpart to Hinamatsuri, or "Girl's Day" on March 3. In 1948, the name was changed to Children's Day to include both male and ...

4. Tango no sekku - Wikipedia

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   After Japan switched to the Gregorian calendar, the date was moved to May 5 of the new calendar year. [3] Until 1948, Children's Day was known as Boys' Day (also known as Feast of Banners), celebrating boys and recognizing fathers, as the counterpart to Hinamatsuri, or "Girl's Day" on March 3. In 1948, the name was changed to Children's Day to ...

5. Kadomatsu - Wikipedia

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   In modern times, kadomatsu are placed after Christmas until January 7 (or January 15 during the Edo period) and are considered temporary housing for kami.Designs for kadomatsu vary depending on region but are typically made of pine, bamboo, and sometimes ume tree sprigs which represent longevity, prosperity and steadfastness, respectively. [2] "

6. Japanese dolls - Wikipedia

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   Japanese doll in traditional kimono and musical instrument. Japanese dolls (人形, ningyō, lit. ' human form ') are one of the traditional Japanese crafts. There are various types of traditional dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and (rarely) demons, and also people of the daily life of Japanese cities.

7. Washi egg - Wikipedia

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   Robertta A. Uhl (March 15, 2007), Japanese Washi Paper Crafts. Tuttle Publishing. 978-0804838139. Peggy Landers Rao & Jean Mahoney (October 15, 1997), Japanese Accents in Western Interiors. Japan Publications Trading. 978-0870409882.