![]() ![]() Traditionally, when a baby girl is born, her parents or grandparents give her a set of Hina dolls, or they pass down their own set. In Yamanashi they stuck with the older time and so April it is. Apparently in the Maiji period the Japanese government changed to a solar based calendar, which in effect brought the event forward by a month. ![]() In my home town of Yamanashi, we celebrate Hinamatsuri in April, we're a little later than the rest of Japan. Hinamatsuri (Doll’s festival) is a special day in Japan, held on 3rd March, where we pray for the growth and happiness of young girls. ![]()
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