Children's Day (Japan)

in Japan is celebrated on May 5.Ginkoya, Boy's Day. Retrieved 2012-2-21.  It has been a national holiday in Japan since 1948.KidsWebJapan,  Children's Day. Retrieved 2012-2-21. Children's Day is one of a group of national holidays called Golden Week.

History
Since the 8th century, it was traditional to have special days for children twice a year—March 3 for girlsGinkoya, Girl's Day . Retrieved 2012-2-21. and May 5 for boys.Japanese American National Museum,  "Koinobori: Celebrating the Spirit of Boys Day". Retrieved 2012-2-21.

Related pages 
 Shichi-Go-San
 Hinamatsuri

References

Category:Holidays
Category:Festivals in Japan
Category:May observances