Kodomo No Hi (Children’s Day)
May 5th is a very special day in Japan. Originally
known as Tango no Sekku, the day celebrated
boys’ health and happiness. In 1948, May 5th
became a national public holiday to celebrate
all children and is now called Kodomo No Hi
(Children’s Day). Children dress up in summer
kimonos (yukata) or special outfits, and color-
ful carp-shaped windsocks known as koinobori
adorn Japanese homes.. Households with boys
may also display miniature samurai helmets
(kabuto) and armor (yoroi).
known as Tango no Sekku, the day celebrated
boys’ health and happiness. In 1948, May 5th
became a national public holiday to celebrate
all children and is now called Kodomo No Hi
(Children’s Day). Children dress up in summer
kimonos (yukata) or special outfits, and color-
ful carp-shaped windsocks known as koinobori
adorn Japanese homes.. Households with boys
may also display miniature samurai helmets
(kabuto) and armor (yoroi).
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