Joshi-no-Sekku (Momo-no-Sekku (Peach Festival), Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival))
Image List
See Also
Tanabata (Festival of the Weaver)
Tide picking, playing in the field, picking weeds
The first bonito of the season
Natsu-matsuri (Summer festival)
Listening to the Sound of Insects
Climbing Mount Fuji and Fujizuka
Fireworks and Sumida River Opening
Fireflies
The Introduction and Boom of Kingyo (Goldfish)
Stylish Edokko (Edo citizens) surviving the summer
A day of spring tide is ideal for gathering shellfish
Cedar and the Japanese
Yukata: Edo Chic
Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) and Enkai (parties)
Tango-no-Sekku (Boy's Day celebration)
Joshi-no-Sekku (Momo-no-Sekku (Peach Festival), Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival))
Umemi (Plum blossom viewing)
Setsubun and Jakibarai (Warding off evil spirits)
Saibi
The Gion Matsuri - 1,000 years and more of warding off evil spirits
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