Another interesting thing I have found around The Site Fights is DAnime Isle's Japanese Fest adoptions. Hold your mouse over each image to see the story behind the festival it represents.

Children receive special allowance called Otoshidama for New Years The Kadomatsu symbolizes a tree provided for the descent of the Gods Kagamimochi or decorative round rice cake are put on little shrines in the house National Foundation Day or Kenkokukinen no Hi - Celebrates the founding of the Japanese nation Setsubun is the day before the first day of spring. Bean scattering ceremonies are held at homes, shrines, and temples in order to pray for good health for the year Hinamatsuri Dolls, representing the emperor and empress of Japan celebrating Hinamatsuri or Girls Day, March 3 Kabuto, a miniature warrior's helmet worn during during Kodomo no Hi Koinobori : The big carp streamers made of cloth are attached to a tall pole during Kodomo no Hi In Japan, from June untill the middle of July, there is rainy season, which is called Tsuyu People write their wishes on narrow strips of colored paper and hang them, along with other paper ornaments, on bamboo branches During Obon, People traditionally hang lanterns in front of their houses in order to guide their ancestor's spirits home

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