Today is Shichi-go-san (七五三）. It's literally "seven-five-three". It's a festival for girls age 3 and 7, and boys age 3 and 5. Parents take their children, to the shrine. The children also receive special candy that is supposed to ensure healthy growth and longevity.
I went to Futaarayama Shrine, in Utsunomiya. Here are the steps to the shrine. Behind the wall on the left are some buildings being torn down. I don't remember what they were, and have no idea what will go up in their place.
Here is a cute little girl. The skirt-like part of her outfit is actually hakama, which are very wide legged pants.
This boy is also wearing hakama, and looks very unhappy about something!
Here is another girl all dressed up.
I went to Futaarayama Shrine, in Utsunomiya. Here are the steps to the shrine. Behind the wall on the left are some buildings being torn down. I don't remember what they were, and have no idea what will go up in their place.
Here is a cute little girl. The skirt-like part of her outfit is actually hakama, which are very wide legged pants.
This boy is also wearing hakama, and looks very unhappy about something!
Here is another girl all dressed up.
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The children and costumes are darling! Imagine the patience to dress a young child in all that finery when they are so wiggly and want to be set free. ("And now, Mommy, I have to go the bathroom.")
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