Travel Diary of Japan - Ray Kinnane
37. Shichi Go San (7,5,3)

Single image, glass and metal framed 405mm x 510mm. Image area is 250mm wide x 300mm deep.

Shichi Go San (7,5,3) <  up  >

On this day parents take their three and seven year old daughters, and five year old sons, to the shrine to be blessed for a happy and healthy life. It appears that girls even at this age have acquired the manners and mannerisms of young Japanese women. It is a very spectacular day to witness.