On May 5th every year, Japan celebrates Tango no Sekku or Children's Day. It's held during golden week in Japan when there are many festivals going on. Most Japanese get a few days of the week off of school and work to celebrate the beginning of summer and the rainy season. In our area, pottery making is huge so during golden week there are a few towns that shut down every store and have pottery sales in the streets.
In the weeks before Tango no Sekku, people hang up fish banners like the ones Wilson is holding above to celebrate their kids. You hang a fish for each family member and the banners are all around town.
The base held an event for the kids. Wilson got to pick his kimono and pose in front of the samurai armor which symbolizes strength for the children. He was very excited to look fierce with his sword!
There was a sword dance performed by a local teacher that was really neat. It was amazing how graceful he was while having a pretend fight.
We had a fun Children's Day!
Wilson looks so adorable in his kimono and striking his sweetly fierce warrior pose!
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