
03/03/2021
Hinamatsuri, Girls’ Day or Dolls Festival is celebrated on March third each year to commemorate girls’ health,growth and happiness.
The origin dates back in Heian period, around 1200 years ago started as warding off bad evils and developed into a tradition celebrated in the current way in Edo period.
It is also said that girls would invite their friends over to their home to learn the manners to host guests.
Chirashi-sushi, clam clear soup, Hina arare and Amazake always come along with a display of gorgeous dolls representing an imperial couple and their attendants on this special day.