Shichi-Go-San at Kamakura

Shichi-Go-San

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November 11th 2011
Shichi-Go-San stands for 7-5-3 and its is a rite of passage celebration for young boys and girls. Girls that are at the ages of 3 and 7, and boys that are at the age of 3 and 5 go to a shrine to pray and be blessed. The children are dressed up in traditional Japanese clothes. I was so excited to see the kids celebrating with their families at the shrine. They are so adorable! I was lucky enoug ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more