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Children dress in kimono to celebrate Shichigosan

Shichigosan is a traditional event celebrated by 3 and 5 year old boys and 3 and 7 year old girls. This event was held at Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, a Shinto shrine established in 1920 in Honolulu. During Autumn, children dressed in kimono visit a shrine to report their healthy development and to receive divine blessings. It is said to have originated from the ancient rites of passage for children such as Kamioki or growing of hair, Hakamagi or wearing of hakama for boys and Obitoki or the use of Obi for girls. The shrine has a special blessing and kimono dressing event to perpetuate this tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting.

By Craig T. Kojima

Oct. 28, 2024

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Mei Mylnek waiting for her photo shoot.
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Mei Mylnek waiting for her photo shoot.
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Emi Perez, middle, being dressed by Bryson Goda, left, and Stacie Hata.
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Emi Perez, middle, being dressed by Bryson Goda, left, and Stacie Hata.
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Chloe Xu leaving shrine.
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Alexander Xu and his sister, Chloe Xu.
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Alexander Xu, and his sister, Chloe Xu, take a photo in front of shrine.
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Alexander Xu, Logan Cook, and Chloe Xu, take a group photo.
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Logan Cook waiting to get his photo taken.
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