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By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Japanese Girl's Festival

Friday March 3, 2006
Hina doll March 3rd is Japanese Girl's Day called Hina Matsuri or momo no sekku (peach flower festival.) A set of hina dolls wearing kimono (see the photo) is displayed at home of Japanese girls. People pray for girls' happiness and health, eating special food.
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