Why do we celebrate Hinamatsuri? What is the role of the Hina dolls?
The items being sold are for Hinamatsuri.
This Hinamatsuri is like this. That Hinamatsuri is like that. And...
Hinamatsuri has been around since long before we were born.
Hina dolls are a symbol of wishing for the healthy growth of young children.
March 3rd is a day to celebrate and convey joy from the heart.
The once-a-year Doll's Festival is when fathers and mothers express their feelings to their children...
Hinamatsuri is an ancient Japanese women's culture.
Yes, this is an important way of nurturing the spirit of Japan in order to convey it to people of all ages.
That is why the Hinasei of Hina dolls thinks like this.
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Hinamatsuri represents family ties and harmony among Japanese women.
Why do we celebrate Hinamatsuri?
Why do Japanese people display Hina dolls on March 3rd?
Hina dolls have a long history, dating back to the Heian period.
The Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day) festival (hina dolls) has continued from this era to the present day.
Hina dolls are used to celebrate the birth and growth of women.
In the past, there wasn't as much stuff as there is today.
Even after birth, medical institutions and medicines were not yet developed, so there were many cases where children died before reaching adulthood.
In the midst of all this, people pray for the girl to grow up to be a fine young woman...with this wish in mind, they decorate the shelves with Hina dolls and celebrate.
It is true that these days, with the proliferation of things, people tend to become obsessed with Hina dolls as objects.
We at Hinasei, a Hina doll store in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, also feel a little lonely...
However, at Hinasei Dolls, a company based in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, which is committed to making and providing Hina dolls, we first and foremost aim to convey the essence of Hina dolls.
Hinamatsuri is an experience that helps to cultivate a sense of gratitude in the hearts of the girls.
It is true that there are Western-style events such as Christmas and Valentine's Day, but that's about it.
Born and raised as a Japanese.
If you are reading this, you live in Japan, so you may not know this, but it is true that the Japanese temperament has characteristics that are rare in the world.
It's true that they are hardworking and serious, but they also respect others and put them first.
This awareness is quite strong in our national character.
Because we are an island nation, this consciousness is a temperament that has been learned and passed down from our ancestors and their predecessors.
One of these is the Hina dolls.
The gift of a Hina doll was a gift from grandparents.
Grandparents give gifts not for themselves, but for others.
Hina dolls are just "things," but deep within them lies the wish that "the baby that is born will grow up healthy." These are displayed and celebrated on March 3rd, Hinamatsuri.
As she grew up, her grandparents gave her the gift of a Hina doll.
As families experience Hinamatsuri, they may have conversations, such as, "I have these wishes and these feelings..." "I want you to become like this" "That's why Grandpa and Grandma gave you this Hina doll."
If children learn this and grow up through Hinamatsuri, won't they naturally develop a sense of gratitude? Won't it be nurtured?
As I said earlier, Japanese people respect others.
Putting others first. Being considerate to others.
This awareness is high.
These values are exactly what make Hina dolls perfect.
That's why Hinasei, a Hina doll store in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, makes a loud noise before selling Hina dolls.
Hina dolls represent family bonds and family togetherness.
Ultimately, this will help build a kind and grateful heart in children.
The culture and custom of Hinamatsuri (celebrating by displaying dolls) is still carried on today, and this will continue for many years to come...
Basically, not for yourself, but for the other person.
The virtuous values of the Japanese people are engraved there.
The reason why Shizuoka Prefecture is the birthplace of Hina dolls (Trivia)
Shizuoka Prefecture became a production center of Hina dolls when Tokugawa Ieyasu built Sunpu Castle (present-day Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture) in Suruga Province (present-day Shizuoka) and called in craftsmen from Kyoto and Edo to build the castle (present-day Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture).
These craftsmen built Sunpu Castle (present-day Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture) and later became furniture makers, geta makers, and Hina doll makers.
These craftsmen remained in Shizuoka Prefecture and became artisans making Hina dolls, and Shizuoka Prefecture became a production center for Hina dolls.
