{"id":1312,"date":"2025-08-23T11:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T11:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biyori.de\/?p=1312"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:02:24","slug":"capturing-%e4%b8%83%e4%ba%94%e4%b8%89-2024-in-dusseldorf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biyori.de\/jp\/kimono\/capturing-%e4%b8%83%e4%ba%94%e4%b8%89-2024-in-dusseldorf\/","title":{"rendered":"Capturing \u4e03\u4e94\u4e09 2024 in D\u00fcsseldorf"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shichi-Go-San (\u4e03\u4e94\u4e09)<\/strong> is one of those milestones in Japan that feels timeless. At ages three, five, and seven, children are dressed in kimono, families visit shrines or temples, and the day becomes a cherished marker of growth and gratitude. I never imagined I would experience it here in D\u00fcsseldorf, yet once again our community came together to celebrate far from Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, my role was not to dress children in kimono but to document the day through photography. Standing behind the lens gave me a different perspective: I saw the quiet teamwork of the kitsuke<\/em> staff, adjusting collars again and again in the summer heat; the flashes of excitement when a child caught sight of themselves in kimono; and the way families leaned into the occasion with joy, even when sleeves slipped or hair ornaments refused to stay in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also contributed in another, smaller way. Last year I made dorayaki as omiyage; this year I prepared handmade manj\u016b<\/em> for the families. It was a simple gesture, but when I handed them out and saw children\u2019s hands reach for the little packages, it felt like I could give something tangible back to the moment I was otherwise only recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u4e03\u4e94\u4e09<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What stayed with me most, though, were the voices of the families afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nThanks to everyone, we were able to have such a warm Shichi-Go-San celebration. From the children-centered ceremony to the handmade sweets as omiyage, we are filled with gratitude.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N\u3055\u3093\u3088\u308a<\/strong>
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\nThank you for such a wonderful day. Our whole family was able to wear kimono and it became a lifelong memory. Even though our son was restless, the staff patiently adjusted his kimono again and again. We could not have imagined experiencing this in Japan\u2014it was truly special.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u3055\u3093\u3088\u308a<\/strong>
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\nThank you for your kind message. Thanks to everyone, we have such a good memory of that day. The macarons as omiyage were delicious, and we felt cared for right to the very end.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nAlthough it was unexpectedly hot, we were so happy to see many families leave with joy. Our whole family was delighted to wear kimono and take photos\u2014our daughter especially was thrilled and kept saying, \u201cI want to wear kimono again!\u201d<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reading these words reminded me that events like this are not just about formality or appearance, but about connection. For many of these families, celebrating Shichi-Go-San outside of Japan may not have been possible without the effort of this community. And even though my part was only to observe and to offer small sweets, I felt the depth of what kimono can bring into people\u2019s lives: memory, joy, and a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I left the day with a full memory card, tired feet, and a heart warmed by the sight of children running around in kimono in a temple garden in D\u00fcsseldorf. Traditions may travel across borders, but their essence remains the same\u2014moments of beauty, held close by the people who live them.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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