{"id":33303,"date":"2024-02-14T21:14:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T12:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/tango-no-sekku\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T14:34:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T05:34:41","slug":"tango-no-sekku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/culture\/matsuri\/tango-no-sekku\/","title":{"rendered":"Tango no Sekku: Boys&#8217; Day in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From mid-April to early May, if you go to tourist areas or amusement parks in Japan, you will see many colorful carp-shaped streamers decorated.<br\/>This is how the Japanese celebrate \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d (\u7aef\u5348\u306e\u7bc0\u53e5), which means \u201cBoys&#8217; Day\u201d.<\/p>\n\n<p>This article will introduce the origin and traditional customs on &#8220;Tango no Sekku&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Tango no Sekku: Boys&#8217; Day in Japan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_3.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_3-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_3-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Tango no Sekku&#8221; (\u7aef\u5348\u306e\u7bc0\u53e5) is a traditional holiday in Japan, held on May 5 every year to celebrate the coming of age of boys.<\/p>\n\n<p>Imported from China, \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d was originally an event to ward off evil spirits.<br\/>The ancient Chinese believed that the 5th day of the 5th lunar month was a bad day, so there was a tradition of drinking alcohol soaked in orchids and hanging irises at the entrance of the house to ward off illness and bad luck.<\/p>\n\n<p>Iris in Japanese is read as \u201cSh\u014dbu\u201d (\u83d6\u84b2) \u2013 homophones with \u201cmartial spirit\u201d (\u5c1a\u6b66) or \u201cfighting\u201d (\u52dd\u8ca0).<br\/>During the Warring States period, when the fighting spirit became an important part for boys born into Samurai families, May 5 also gradually became a prayer event exclusively for boys.<\/p>\n\n<p>Entering the Edo period (1603 ~ 1868), while Samurai families decorated their armor and helmets, common people also celebrated \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d by decorating Samurai dolls and colorful carp-shaped streamers.<br\/>\u201cTango no Sekku\u201d became an occasion to wish boys a healthy and happy adulthood, and this custom is still maintained today.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">&#8220;Tango no Sekku&#8221; and &#8220;Kodomo no hi&#8221;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_4.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_4-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_4-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>May 5 was originally \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d, but in 1948, the Japanese government changed the name of this day to \u201cKodomo no hi\u201d, and made it a national holiday.<\/p>\n\n<p>&#8220;Kodomo no hi&#8221; (\u5b50\u4f9b\u306e\u65e5) means \u201cChildren&#8217;s Day\u201d, which celebrates the healthy development and happiness of both boys and girls.<\/p>\n\n<p>However, customs related to \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d are still kept almost intact and for most Japanese people, \u201cKodomo no hi\u201d is still a day for boys.<br\/>This is understandable because girls have their own holiday called Hinamatsuri (\u3072\u306a\u796d\u308a), which takes place on March 3.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Traditional customs on \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d <\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Decorative carp-shaped streamers<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_koinobori.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_koinobori.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_koinobori-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_koinobori-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">carp-shaped streamers in Kawakami ravine, Saga prefecture<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>On \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d, families with boys will hang colorful carp-shaped streamers outside their homes. These streamers are called \u201cKoinobori\u201d (\u9bc9\u306e\u307c\u308a).<\/p>\n\n<p>According to legend, a carp swims up the waterfall to transform into a dragon, so the carp symbolizes strength and success.<br\/>Hanging the carp flag symbolizes the thoughts of parents who hope their children will overcome difficulties and succeed in life.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Decorate Samurai armor and helmet<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_yoroi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_yoroi.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_yoroi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_yoroi-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Armor and helmets, collectively called Yoroi Kabuto (\u93a7\u515c), were items that Samurai wore to protect themselves in battle.<br\/>The decoration of Yoroi Kabuto contains the hope that boys will escape disasters and grow up strong.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Decorate warrior dolls<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_musha_ningyo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_musha_ningyo.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_musha_ningyo-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kodomonohi_musha_ningyo-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Some families also decorate warrior dolls, called Musha Nigy\u014d (\u6b66\u8005\u4eba\u5f62), on \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d.<\/p>\n\n<p>Musha Nigy\u014d is a cute boy doll wearing a warrior outfit. <br\/>Doll models are often real heroes in history or characters appearing in mythology. The most popular are Musha Nigy\u014d shaped like Kintar\u014d &#8211; symbolizing dynamism and kindness, Musha Nigy\u014d shaped like Momotar\u014d &#8211; symbolizing courage, or Musha Nigy\u014d shaped like Sh\u014dki (traditional Chinese deity) &#8211; symbolizing victory over evil spirits.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Eat Chimaki and Kashiwa-mochi<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_chimaki_kashiwamochi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_chimaki_kashiwamochi.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_chimaki_kashiwamochi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_chimaki_kashiwamochi-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Chimaki and Kashiwa-mochi are two traditional dishes on \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d.<\/p>\n\n<p>Chimaki (\u7cbd) is made by wrapping sticky rice in bamboo leaves. Chimaki is a symbol of luck and health.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kashiwa-mochi (\u67cf\u9905) is a type of sweet bean-filled rice cake wrapped in oak leaves. The oak tree is characterized by its old leaves not falling until new shoots emerge, so it symbolizes &#8220;the prosperity of descendants&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Bath with iris leaves<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_shobuyu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_shobuyu.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_shobuyu-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kodomonohi_shobuyu-768x368.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>On \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d, Japanese people often soak in a hot bath with iris leaves. They believe that the special scent of iris can ward off evil spirits. <\/p>\n\n<p>In fact, iris root contains substances that stimulate blood circulation and is said to help relieve back pain and nerve pain.<br\/>Soaking in hot water with iris leaves helps relax and bring a sense of peace.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From mid-April to early May, if you go to tourist areas or amusement parks in Japan, you will see many colorful carp-shaped streamers decorated.This is how the Japanese celebrate \u201cTango no Sekku\u201d (\u7aef\u5348\u306e\u7bc0\u53e5), which means \u201cBoys&#8217; Day\u201d. 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