46英語で説明したい日本1七五三

(Shichi-go-san)

Shichi-go-san

(Shichi-go-san is an annual event in Japan that celebrates the growth of children aged 7, 5, and 3.)

Shichi-go-san is an annual event in Japan that celebrates the growth of children aged 7, 5, and 3.

(Families who have children of that age perform Shichi-go-san pilgrimages)

Families who have children of that age perform Shichi-go-san pilgrimages

(at shrines and temples to report, give thanks, and pray.)

at shrines and temples to report, give thanks, and pray.

(There are various theories about the origin of Shichi-go-san, but it seems that it is based on)

There are various theories about the origin of Shichi-go-san, but it seems that it is based on

(three ceremonies that have been held in the Imperial Palace since the Heian period.)

three ceremonies that have been held in the Imperial Palace since the Heian period.

(In the old days, the mortality rate of children was very high, and until the age of 7, they were treated)

In the old days, the mortality rate of children was very high, and until the age of 7, they were treated

(as children of God, and only at the age of 7 were they recognized as full-fledged people.)

as children of God, and only at the age of 7 were they recognized as full-fledged people.

(Boys and girls who turned three years old began to grow their hair from this day.)

Boys and girls who turned three years old began to grow their hair from this day.

(Boys who turned five were made to wear hakama.)

Boys who turned five were made to wear hakama.

(Seven-year-old girls were able to wear kimonos with sashes instead of ropes.)

Seven-year-old girls were able to wear kimonos with sashes instead of ropes.

(From these three ceremonies, it is said that boys celebrate Shichi-go-san)

From these three ceremonies, it is said that boys celebrate Shichi-go-san

(at the ages of 3 and 5, and girls at the ages of 3 and 7.)

at the ages of 3 and 5, and girls at the ages of 3 and 7.

(If you go to Meiji Shrine, Hie Shrine, or Kanda Myojin Shrine around November 15th,)

If you go to Meiji Shrine, Hie Shrine, or Kanda Myojin Shrine around November 15th,

(you might see cute children wearing Japanese clothes)

you might see cute children wearing Japanese clothes

(and holding colorful celebratory candy bags called Chitoseame.)

and holding colorful celebratory candy bags called Chitoseame.