What is Shichi-Go-San? A Japanese Children's Celebration

Do you know about the traditional Japanese event called "Shichigosan"?
Every year around November 15th in Japan, small children dress up in kimonos and visit shrines. It is a day to give thanks to the gods for the children's growth and to pray for their future health and happiness.

[What kind of event is Shichi-Go-San?]
"Shichigosan" isA traditional Japanese event to celebrate the growth of children aged 7, 5, and 3.is.
In the past, many young children died from illness in Japan,
We celebrated with the feeling of "Thank you for growing up so healthily."
The age at which the celebration takes place isThe girls are 3 and 7 years old, and the boy is 5 years old.is common.
On this day, people give thanks to God for the healthy growth of their children and pray for their future health and happiness.

[Praying at a shrine]
On Shichi-Go-San, families dress their children in kimonos and go to a shrine.
I ask God to help me continue to grow healthily.
Many families take photos and have a celebratory meal with the grandparents, making it a special and memorable day for both the children and the family.

【【What is Chitose Ame?】
At shrines and on special occasions, children receive long candies called "Chitose Ame." These candies are filled with the wish for a long and healthy life. Chitose means "1000 years," and is a very auspicious word.

[Modern Shichi-Go-San]
In Japan today, many people celebrate with their families on a weekend in October or November, even if it's not exactly November 15th. Some families also take photos in dresses or suits, rather than just kimonos.
In addition to prayers at the shrine, photo shoots at the photo studio are also popular.

Shichi-Go-San is a very important event for Japanese families.
A day filled with "children's growth," "family bonds," and "feelings of gratitude."
If you're in Japan in the fall, try to find children in kimono at the shrines.