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11/15/2009 - 11/15/2009Shichi-go-san (Children's Shrine Visiting Day)
Nationwide,
Japan
'Shichi Go San' means the odd luck numbers 'Seven Five Three'. Prayers are offered for the health and growth of girls aged three and seven, and boys aged three and five. It is not a public holiday, but at the weekend closest to 15 November the children put on their kimonos and visit the local shrine. They get long sweets in bags decorated with cranes and turtles, symbols of longevity.
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Religion
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Towns and cities across Japan
Nationwide, Japan
Contact Information:
Japanese National Tourist Office
Tourist Information Centre
10th Floor Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Building
2-10-1 Yurakucho
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
100 0006
Japan
Telephone: +81 (0)3 3201 3331.
Website: www.seejapan.co.uk
