Children's Day (Japan) facts for kids
Flags decorated like koi fish (koinobori) are common on Children's Day
Children's Day (子供の日, kodomo no hi) in Japan is celebrated on May 5. It has been a national holiday in Japan since 1948. Children's Day is one of a group of national holidays called Golden Week.
History
Since the 8th century, it was traditional to have special days for children twice a year—March 3 for girls and May 5 for boys.
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