Comments on: Shichi-go-san festival in Japan

By: 2 Aussie Travellers

2 Aussie Travellers — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:28:27 +0000

In reply to Maria. Thanks Maria. We totally agree that learning about other people and their cultures is one of the best parts of travelling :)

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:20:05 +0000

This is fascinating, I've never even heard of this festival before. I think that learning about things like this, things that are just so so different to anything I'm accustomed to, is one of my absolute favourite things about travel.

Wonderful post, and beautiful photos, I look forward to reading your next post!

By: Winederlusting

Winederlusting — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:15:40 +0000

Very interesting festival, and I'm sure very meaningful and memorable to the children who participate. Glad to hear the kids don't need to wait until 3 anymore to start growing their hair!

By: Jo

Jo — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 21:39:07 +0000

As everyone has already said Toni, the children are totally adorable and the whole thing looks really interesting. What I'm completely loving though is that you picked up on the word kawaii. In my daughter's teenage world it's one of their favorite words. They use it all the time along with bae which is not Japanese and is a whole other story.......

By: 2 Aussie Travellers

2 Aussie Travellers — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:07:44 +0000

In reply to Tarah. I wish I'd learned the language at school, I've learned the basics and try to add a bit to my vocab before each visit but I have absolutely no talent for languages so I am pretty much limited to the functional tourist type questions and answers no real conversations.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:18:11 +0000

This looks like such a fun festival! The kids are so adorable. We missed out on attending a festival when we were in Japan, but we did really enjoy visiting all the shrines!

By: Brenda Tolentino

Brenda Tolentino — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:07:38 +0000

I'm sure the kids love having a day to just celebrate them. Interesting history on this festival. Thank goodness the children now live way beyond the age of 7. I can't imagine how parents coped in the past. The kids look so regal in their costumes. Great travel story.

By: Tarah

Tarah — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:49:34 +0000

Love the Japanese culture. I learned the language in high school and the culture has always excited me. Would love to be over there during the festival!

By: 2 Aussie Travellers

2 Aussie Travellers — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:45:14 +0000

In reply to Kozue @ Tokyo Direct Diary. Thanks Kozue, extra lucky for this year too that the 15th falls on the weekend

By: 2 Aussie Travellers

2 Aussie Travellers — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:35:37 +0000

In reply to Shobha. You are right, I think a ceremony like this where they celebrate at the same time as their friends would be something the little girls would love - and a lot of fun for Mum too picking the kimono and accessories