If you read our earlier post about Hinamatsuri, you should know that March 5th is an important day for little girls.  Hinamatsuri, known as Girl’s Day, is a Shinto holiday that focuses on praying for the health, prosperity, and happiness of girls under the age of 10.  May 5th is an important holiday for little boys.  May 5th is Kodomo no Hi, also known as Children’s Day.  While the name may suggest it is for all children, it focuses on boys.  Let’s check out the history.  

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If the imagery of a golden dragon sounds interesting, you should check out Kinryu no Mai, the golden dragon dance, on March 18th.  Kinryu no

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