What Is Hinamatsuri? A Guide to Japan’s Doll Festival (March 3)

what is hinamatsuri a guide to japan's doll festival

Subheading: Traditions, meaning, and how families celebrate Girls’ Day in Japan Every year on March 3, homes across Japan quietly transform. Delicate dolls appear on tiered platforms, dressed in elaborate court costumes from Japan’s imperial past. Peach blossoms are displayed. Special foods are prepared. And …