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 - Japanese Hina Dolls Picture
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