Yakushi Kiln May Doll, Boys' Festival, Nishiki-sai Young Warrior Ornament (Naginata)

Product Introduction

Tango no Sekku, a familiar festival celebrated as Children's Day, is said to have originated in the Kamakura period. It became a festival for boys as it is today, as iris, believed to be a medicinal herb that wards off evil spirits, is associated with the martial arts, and thus became a festival for boys. May dolls are imbued with wishes for boys' strong, healthy growth and the prosperity of the family, but Yakushi Kiln's May dolls, featuring Momotaro and Kintaro, can also be enjoyed as seasonal decorations.

Safety Warning

None Total Length: 10.5 cm Tango no Sekku, a familiar festival celebrated as Children's Day, is said to have originated in the Kamakura period. It became a festival for boys as it is today, as iris, believed to be a medicinal herb that wards off evil spirits, is associated with the martial arts, and thus became a festival for boys. May dolls are filled with wishes for boys to grow up strong and healthy and for the prosperity of the family, but Yakushi Kiln's May dolls, such as Momotaro and Kintaro, can also be enjoyed as seasonal decorations.