November 15 is Shichigosan, a day of prayer for the healthy growth of young children. Shichigosan literally means seven, five, three 753  girls aged three and seven, boys aged five, visit a Shinto shrine with their parents. Most girls wear kimonos when making their Shichigosan visit, while boys don haori jackets and hakama trousers. The Shichigosan customs followed today evolved in the Meiji era 18681912. November 15 was chosen for this celebration because it was considered the most auspicious day of the year, according to the traditional Japanese calendar.  If you happen to be in Tokyo on a Nov 15th, go and visit the Meiji Shrine, it really is a lovely occasion to see.  These following photos were taken on 11152005. ShichiGoSan season, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku Sunday