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Hina-matsuri

3 Mar

Today is 「ひな祭り」 (Hina-matsuri (“Princess (Doll) Festival“)) in Japan.

It’s sometimes still called “Girls’ Day” because families with daughters set-up special elaborate doll displays of Japanese royalty and eat a special sushi dinner.

The city of Katsuura in Chiba Prefecture is known for their huge Hina-matsuri display.

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This year’s display could be seen there until today (2014 March 3rd).

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Even if you can make it to that area to see their big doll display, Katsuura is still a very beautiful place to visit.

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