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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]
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 ...
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.
January 13 – Undersea Boy Marine; April 2 – Judo Boy; April 4 – Mōretsu Atarō; April 6 – Dororo; April 6 – Kamui the Ninja; October 2 – Tiger Mask; October 5 – The Genie Family; October 5 – Moomin; October 5 – Sazae-san; October 7 – Flower Action 009ノ1; December 7 – Attack No. 1
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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 ...
On Aug. 28, 1993, the first episode of "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" hit the airwaves and forever changed pop culture. Thirty years later, it continues to capture the imaginations of children.
This list of Living National Treasures of Japan (crafts) contains all the individuals and groups certified as Living National Treasures by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the government of Japan in the category of the Japanese crafts (工芸技術, Kōgei Gijutsu).