Graduation ceremony in Japan

Hi everyone !
In japan, March is the time of the year when japanese universities hold their graduation ceremonies. University graduation ceremonies are held in the luxury hotels and students attend with a hakama for girls and suit for boys. hakama are a typical of a japanese clothing. There were originally worn only by men, but recently there were worn by both sexes. Hakama are tied at the waist and and fall approximately tot the ankles. Hakama are worn over a kimono.

 Also at the end of march the cherry blossoms start in some regions of japan, while in nothern japan weather conditions are still good to practice winter sports. The plants and trees start to flower such as plum tree, the climat is getting warmer and deliver the first signs of spring. It's a really good moment to get dress up with kimono and walk around the city of Kyoto.

Hanatoro in Kyoto

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this month there is a special event called " Hanatoro " which means " flower and light road " is a set of illumination event who takes place in Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The streets are illuminated by thousands of lanterns set throughout popular areas combined with flower and lights displays. A lot of temples and shrines are illuminated and they have special extended viewing hours. You will be amazed to be surrounded by those romantic and exotic air in there :)
Higashiyama Hanatoro features a variety of events including an extensive display of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art and flower arrangement. Also you can enjoy some lives and street performances around the area.
The event will be held from 17th to 23th of March at Higashiyama historical area.
It's really good opportunity to wear a kimono, come to visit KimonoRental41 we can help you to find the best kimono !

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Girl's day

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yesterday japan was celebrating the " hinamatsuri " called the girl's day ( also doll's day ). Hinamatsuri is celebrating each year on March 3. On this day families with young daughters celebrate this event at home to ensure their's daughter future happiness. Normally families have platforms at home which one they covered with a red carpet. They will display a set of ornamental dolls ( hina Ningyo ) representing the emperor, empress, their subordinates and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. Hina Ningyo are ceremonial dolls and they are a heritage of the family, from generation to generation. Normally this festival is celebrating for the little japanese girl, and they will cook and prepare some food and cake to be given to the dolls. Many differents types of Hina ningyo have been created around Japan.Traditionally, girls will invite their friends and they will do home party.

If you want to experiment the japanese kimono with your friends and feel the tradition of Kyoto, please come to Kyoto Kimono Rental 41 located in the city !