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Tango no Sekku (Boys’ Festival)

1. 

   What is Dragon Boat Festival?

   • Modern Japanese Etiquette
   • 2023.04.24
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2. 

   What is meant by “santai zorai” offered for the May dolls?

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   • 2023.04.06
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3. 

   Can you guess what are the five colors of the “fukiage” that is attached to the top of the carp streamer?

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   • 2023.04.05
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4. 

   Zashiki banner” is a miniaturized version of the outer decorations for Boys’ Festival

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   • 2023.04.04
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5. 

   Samurai dolls” for Dragon Boat Festival. When did they come to be displayed?

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   • 2023.04.03
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6. 

   Kabuto decorations for Dragon Boat Festival. Models of military commanders from the Warring States period are popular.

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   • 2023.04.02
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7. 

   An arrow wheel is a windmill attached to the pole of a carp streamer. What is the meaning of the sound of its spinning?

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   • 2023.04.01
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8. 

   When do we display the “Akumayumi” outside of Children’s Day? Explanation of its origin

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   • 2023.03.31
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9. 

   Why display “Armor Decorations” on Dragon Boat Festival. Armor is not for fighting…

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   • 2023.03.30
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10. 

    Kazari-uma” decorated on Children’s Day. What kind of vehicle is the white horse considered to be?

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    • 2023.03.29
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11. 

    Why is “Koinobori” carp? The reason is said to be based on Chinese folklore.

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    • 2023.03.28
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12. 

    What is the origin of “May dolls” displayed on Dragon Boat Festival?

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    • 2023.03.22
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