Hinamatsuri Festival, The Japanese Doll Festival, is held on March 3rd. This is a day to pray for young girl's health and

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Hinamatsuri Festival, The Japanese Doll Festival, is held on March 3rd. This is a day to pray for young girl's health and happiness. It is called Momo no sekku or Peach Festival because of the peach blossom season on the old lunar calendar.

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Location: Shimabara, Kyushu Island, Japan
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