There are consecutive holidays called the Golden Week in Japan at the beginning of May from the end of April. May Day, Constitution Memorial Day and Children's Day are included in that. On Children's Day, children display samurai swords, armor, warrior dolls, carps and irises. Above all, we celebrate it so that a child is brought up cheerfully and healthy. Kintaro who is the theme of this month is one of such figureheads.
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Kintaro by Ms. Noriko Nakakita in 2005 |
irises |
Kintaro ride on a carp by Biccyuu-Hariko club in 2008 |
Kintaro ride on a carp by Biccyuu-Hariko club in 2008 |
a carp-shaped streamer by Ms. Noriko Nakakita in 2005 |