Celebrated throughout November but focused mainly around the 15th, Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three) is a rite of passage of sorts for young Japanese children; an event that dates back as far as the Heian Period (794 to 1185), with its modern version involving elaborate outfits and ceremonies aimed at warding off evil along with wishes for long and healthy lives.
But after a day filled with formalities, photos galore and incredibly uncomfortable kimonos, the patience of participants, and indeed parents, can possibly be pushed to the limit.
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Must have been a long day.
Beautiful. I went to Meiji Jingu that day, and I love the contrast between this and all the colorful posed shots there. This captures so much more.
Thanks a lot Sandra. It’s a pity there are cars, telegraph poles etc in the background, but yeah, it was nice to capture a different side to Shichi-Go-San.