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Nov 18 2009 3 Comments

Shichi-Go-San silence?

Celebrated throughout November but focused mainly around the 15th, Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three) is a rite of passage of sorts for young Japanese children; an event that dates back as far as the Heian Period (794 to 1185), with its modern version involving elaborate outfits and ceremonies aimed at warding off evil along with wishes for long and healthy lives.

But after a day filled with formalities, photos galore and incredibly uncomfortable kimonos, the patience of participants, and indeed parents, can possibly be pushed to the limit.

shichi-go-san, seven-five-three

Categorized: Culture

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  1. Tornadoes28 says

    11/19/2009 at 2:21 pm

    Must have been a long day.

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  2. Sandra says

    11/19/2009 at 3:53 pm

    Beautiful. I went to Meiji Jingu that day, and I love the contrast between this and all the colorful posed shots there. This captures so much more.

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    • Lee says

      11/19/2009 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks a lot Sandra. It’s a pity there are cars, telegraph poles etc in the background, but yeah, it was nice to capture a different side to Shichi-Go-San.

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