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This is an event to visit shrines to pray for the health and growth of children in their fifth year of age for boys and in their third and seventh years for girls. In recent years, an increasing number of families celebrate the full age of the child instead of counting. In some areas, boys are also celebrated at the age of 3.
*Counting Year ---"counting years" is a way of counting age in which the year of birth is counted as the first year of life, and one year is added to one's age when January 1 arrives.
*Full Age---Nowadays, "full age" is the most common way to age on birthdays. It is easy to understand because one year is added to the age at each birthday. The period between birth and the next birthday is 0 years old, and when the birthday arrives, the person is 1 year old.
"Shichi-Go-San" is said to have originated from three ceremonies that were held at court during the Heian period (794-1185) at different ages. The first is the "kamioki-no-gi" ceremony, in which girls (in the old days, boys also performed this ceremony) who are three years old by the lunar calendar begin to grow their hair, which had been kept short until then. This is followed by the "Hakamagi" ceremony. This is the ceremony that led to the popularization of "Shichi-Go-San" (the Seven-Five-Three Festival). The "Obi-Toki" ceremony is for girls aged 7 years old to remove the sash cord and put on the obi for the first time. In other words, these separate events for each age group are collectively called "Shichi-Go-San," which celebrates the growth of the child.
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Why November 15th?
November in the lunar calendar is the month to thank the gods for the harvest of the year, and the 15th day of the lunar calendar falls on the "Twenty-eighth Inn," or "Oni-juku day," which is considered "good luck in everything," which is why the ceremony was held on November 15th.
Recently, many families have started to schedule their festivities from mid-October to late November to avoid the crowds.
There are three major events that are essential for Shichi-Go-San: the visit, the photo shoot, and the dinner.
Some photo shops offer advance photo shooting plans, so there are cases where commemorative photos are taken during the summer, separately from the visit to the shrine. For those who only have their photos taken at the photo shop first and visit the shrine in October or November, they rent the costumes they have taken in advance and go to the shrine on the day of the photo shoot to pray and visit the shrine. The process ends with the return of the costume to the photo shop.
It is quite difficult to take pictures at a photo shop, select pictures, and move to the shrine in one day. For the visit to the shrine, the weather is a concern. Many people take photos in advance because they can only hope for fine weather on the day of the event.
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What do you do when you visit the temple?
1. Receiving Prayers
Although it is not required, many families will receive prayers as a polite way to visit the temple. The general prayer process is as follows.
First, the family undergoes purification at the hall of worship.
After the purification, the Shinto priest reads a prayer of thanks to God and prays for the healthy growth of the child.
Next, a "tamagushi", a sakaki branch with a paper stick tied to it, is dedicated.
Finally, everyone bows in unison, and the prayer is over.
When receiving the prayer, a fee called "Hatsuho ryori" or "Tamagushi ryori" is to be paid. The amount varies from shrine to shrine, but 5,000 to 10,000 yen should be considered the standard amount. Prepare a noshi-bukuro (gift bag) with a red-and-white mizuhiki (a bow-tied envelope), and put in new or as clean as possible bills.
2. Praying to the Gods
Before and after the prayer, pay your respects to the god and make a monetary offering. The basic rule at shrines is "Nirei Ni-Beat-Ippou" (two rounds of applause and one round of bow). First, bow deeply twice before the deity. Then, clap your hands twice at chest level and pray with gratitude. Finally, bow deeply once more.
Some shrines have different ways of praying, so check in advance. At temples, the manner is to pray with your hands together and bow without "Nirei Ni-Beat-Ippou".
3. Enjoy ema (votive picture tablet) and omikuji (written oracle).
After praying and visiting the temple, make happy memories by writing ema (votive picture tablet) and drawing omikuji (omikuji). If your child has begun to practice writing, he or she can write a wish on an ema (votive tablet) by himself or herself to commemorate the visit.
If your child is not yet able to write, he or she can try drawing a picture. We hope that everyone in your family will enjoy this special day to the fullest and appreciate this traditional Japanese event.
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Girl's Kimono
Difference between 3-year-old and 7-year-old girls' kimonos. For girls, the form of kimono for the 3-year-old and 7-year-old celebrations is different.
At the age of 3, the body shape of a toddler is in full bloom, and a kimono for toddlers is worn loosely without constricting the cute belly area. The kimono is usually tied with a heishi belt, and a sleeveless jacket called a hifu is placed over it. In many cases, a kinchaku (purse) is carried in the hands.
At the age of seven, the kimono is made almost the same as that of an adult. The obi is also properly tied like an adult's, and a coreless obi called a shikoki is tied under the obi. A thin box-shaped accessory case called a hakoseko and a fan are inserted in the chest, a handbag is placed in the hand, and pokkuri or zori sandals are worn on the feet.
As mentioned at the beginning of this article, "Shichi-Go-San" is a flexible celebration event, so you can visit the shrine not only at your child's full age, but also at a later age, in case your child is over one year it is acceptable. Also child can wear western style clothes instead of kimono, and you can ask your friends to join you in the service or by asking friends to come to the shrine together. There is no problem in prioritizing the convenience of each family. There is nothing wrong with that. The important thing is to to celebrate your child's growth and pray for his/her safety. and pray for their safety.
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