March 3 is Japanese Girl's Day called hina matsuri (hina doll festival) or momo no sekku (peach flower festival). A set of hina dolls wearing ancient kimono is displayed at homes of Japanese girls. Read more about Japanese Girl's Day.
Japanese Girl's Festival Pictures of Japanese Festivals
From Shizuko Mishima, About.com
Japanese Hina Dolls Display
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