At the top is the emperor and empress. Sometimes, there are some footmen, as well as some items of daily life, including dressers, carriages, irons, cupboards, etc. The dress is in the style of the Heien period. Needless to say, no two collections are the same, and they can be bought, made, or handed down. Clam is the traditional food of this festival, because of its association with chastity.
Many families eat a clam soup, with spring herbs, to also recognize the arrival of spring.
The red is for chasing evil spirits away, the white is for purity, and the green is for health. It is not known why exactly they are diamond-shaped, but they are a wonderful treat for the festival. There are many treats that are sold now, since the rise of commercialism. The konpeitou are almost typical of anyone's celebration. Unfortunately, most large-scale konpeitou decorations are too expensive.