Happy Hina Matsuri! This early spring holiday is one of my favorites in Japan, probably due to the fact that I have my own daughter, for whom we long ago purchased our family's very first set of Hina dolls. Five years later, we now own a few small sets (I told you, I really like this... Continue Reading →
Celebrate: Hina Matsuri
Hina Matsuri, also known as Girls' Day, is coming up this weekend (March 3). Tiers of hina dolls have been popping up in the past few weeks, making for beautiful and eye-catching displays everywhere from shrines to department stores. As the mother of a young daughter, this holiday has taken on even more meaning for me as... Continue Reading →