Hina Matsuri --Traditional Girl's Festival-- Place : Osaka and Tokyo Taken by : Elementary school girls: Setsu and Yurika Memo : Hina matsuri is an occasion to pray for young girl's growth and happiness. Most homes with girls display dolls for this festival and dedicate to them peach blossoms on March, 3. The main dolls, called Ohina sama are Emperor and empress wearing ceremonial robe. This festival has been celebrated in Japan since Edo period. (1603-1867) .

Standing Ohina sama.	Ohina sama in a Small Box.
Look!! They are Incredibly Small!	Setsu Made Edible Dolls by Boiled Eggs and Rice Balls.
Dolls Awaiting for Being Decorated.	Yurika Putting Many Small Items in Appropriate Position.
It's Little Bit Difficult to Reach the Highest Tier.	Beautiful Empress Holding a Fan.
We've Finished Finally. It's Perfect Now!	A Full Set of 15 Dolls on the Seven Tiered Stand.

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