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The custom of displaying dolls and armor for Children's Day began in Edo times, though the origins are somewhat hazy.

The dolls not only acted as a prayer that the family's boys would grow up healthy and brave, but were also thought to take on the children's sickness and misfortune.

#こどもの日 #Japan

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The custom of displaying dolls and armor for Children's Day began in Edo times, though the origins are somewhat hazy.

The dolls not only acted as a prayer that the family's boys would grow up healthy and brave, but were also thought to take on the children's sickness and misfortune.

#こどもの日 #Japan

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A suit of armor welcomes guests to the teahouse.

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Preparing decorations for Children's Day (a boy warrior and suit of miniature armour).

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Decorations for Children's Day. Many items, such as the carp streamers, tiny kashiwa mochi and iris leaves, have symbolism for this time of year (mainly protection and luck for the boys of the family).