π Shichi-Go-San in Japan
Where: Meiji Shrine, Tokyo
π On This Day: November 15
November 15: Shichi-Go-San in Japan. Around November 15 in Japan, children aged three, five and seven dress in beautiful kimono and visit shrines to celebrate growing up healthy. That's why it's called 'Shichi-Go-San', which means 'seven-five-three'. Children receive long, thin 'chitose-ame' candy, a wish for a long life.
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π§ Question of the day
Which age is NOT celebrated at Shichi-Go-San?
- Five
- Four
- Seven
Show the answer
Answer: Four
Questions
What happened on November 15?
November 15: Shichi-Go-San in Japan. It happened in Meiji Shrine, Tokyo.
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