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Let’s go to Matsuri!
Introducing the Japanese festivals held in March.
Hinamatsuri, the doll’s festival, is held on March 3rd. It’s also called Peach festival.
Most families with girls display dolls called Hina-ningyo and pray for healthy growth and happiness for young girls.
Doll’s festival with thousand hina-dolls on thirty steps is especially famous in Suzaka City, Nagano prefecture.
3月は桃の節句とよばれ、女の子を祝うひな祭りが行われます。
おひな様の飾りは地域によってさまざまですが、特に有名なのは長野県須坂市の30段飾りのおひな様です。
Matsuri in March
Must-see! How to make Hina dolls!
JanuaryNew Year festival etc.   JulyGion Festival etc.
FebruarySetsubun etc.   AugustThe three major festivals in Tohoku etc.
MarchHinamatsuri(doll's festival)   SeptemberDanjiri Festival etc.
AprilCherry blossom festival   OctoberNada-no-Kenka Festival etc.
MayChildren's day etc.   NovemberKaratsu Kunchi etc.
JuneKibune-jinja Shrine boat festival etc.   DecemberChichibu Yomatsuri Festival etc.