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Spring festivals

Festivals and holidays from March to May: what they are, how people in Japan celebrate them, and what you'll say and hear.

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  1. L1001Hinamatsuri: Girls' DayFrom 1 February 2027Hina dolls, chirashi-zushi and celebrating daughters.
  2. L1002White DayFrom 1 February 2027Returning Valentine's gifts, a month later.
  3. L1003Cherry blossom viewingFrom 1 February 2027Hanami picnics, blossom forecasts and evening viewing.
  4. L1004Golden WeekFrom 1 February 2027Japan's big spring holidays, travel and crowds.
  5. L1005Children's DayFrom 1 February 2027Carp streamers, samurai helmets and kashiwa-mochi.
  6. L1006Mother's DayFrom 1 February 2027Carnations, cards and thanking mothers.
  7. L1007Famous spring festivalsFrom 1 February 2027Takayama, Sanja, Kanda, Aoi and Hakata Dontaku.
  8. L1008ReviewFrom 1 February 2027A mixed walking drill.