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Saturday February 11th 2012

Baby Traditions in Japan

Between thirty and one hundred days old a Japanese baby is traditionally taken to a Shinto shrine to pray for good health and happiness. The custom is called “O-miya mairi.” And it is a special milestone in a Japanese baby”s life!

Miya Mairi
Miya Mairi

I love this photo from the kimonobox. It was taken in March 1969. The profile of the lady in special Miya-Mairi kimono is lovely.

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