Children’s Day in Japan: A Guide to Kodomo No Hi
You might have noticed colorful fish-shaped flags hanging on balconies while going out. That means it's almost Children's Day in Japan! Things change quickly in Japan. As soon as Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) ends and the cherry blossom season dies down, Japanese families start preparing for Golden Week—and even more specifically, for Kodomo No Hi(Children’s Day)! To the untrained eye, fish swimming in the sky may seem like an odd affair—colorful carp-shaped flags hoisted from balconies and ominous-looking samurai armor adorning family living rooms. Let us fill you in on this traditional public hol...