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. 七五三・7 5 3 　　　　　　    七(shichi)  五 (go) 三 (san) is a ritual to celebrate the health and well-being of boys aged 3 and 5, and girls aged 3 and 7 that was popularized in the Edo period. While Novemeber 15th is the official day for Shichi-Go-San, it's also important that it's a good experience for your child so anytime around the day is fine! That means you still have time to plan a commemorative kimono photoshoot.  Do you want to have a photoshoot to document your child's growth, but do not want to buy all the necessary clothing?  Kimono House has been offering Shichi-Go-San kimono rental and styling services for over twenty years! We have also worked with the Japan Society of New York for  Shichi-Go-San ceremonies. Kimono House carries  all of the items your family might need to make the ensemble complete for any age.  Please call or email to schedule an appointment or consultation for kimono rental or purchase. I f you would like professional phot...

Dolls      In Japan, the first three months of the year go by in a flash because there so many events one after another. So there is a common saying describing the first three months of the year: "Ichigetsu inuru, nigetsu nigeru, sangetsu saru" ( 一月往ぬる二月逃げる三月去る ). It means "January passes by, February runs away, and March leaves". It feels like February did just that, and suddenly March is imminent!      One of the many events is on March 3, Hina Matsuri ひな祭り (Girl's Day/Doll Festival). This day is to celebrate the girls and women in the home by displaying a set of dolls in  Heian dress  (Hina Dolls, hina ningyo 雛人形 ) and special tri-colored diamond-shaped mochi  offerings (hishi mochi 菱餅 ). Last month we wrote on Setsubun and how it is celebrated the day before the first day of spring on the old calendar. The display of the family's Hina Dolls starts on the first day of spring (risshun 立春 ) and  strictly  ends on March 3 - if ...

In Japan the ceremony known as "Shichigosan," celebrates three special years in a child's life. "Shichi" meaning 7, "go" meaning 5, and "san" meaning 3, are the hallmark years of childhood. In Japan, Shichigosan is normally celebrated in November. The Japan Society will be hosting ceremonies for the event October 19th and 20th. This does not limit you to celebrating Shichigosan on those days only. Kimono House has been offering Shichigosan services for over twenty years! At Kimono House, our selection of kimono can match your Shichigosan style! -We offer rental services if you just want to feel extra special for the day! -Kimono dressing services available upon request. -We also offer hair styling for girls upon request. You may also take plenty of photos on your own, however if you would like professional photos, please inquire for availability. If you are interested in our Shichigosan services please make an appointment by email...