A display of dolls on a red-tiered display in Nikko, Japan. The display is part of Hinamatsuri, the Doll's Festival.
A display of dolls on a red-tiered display in Nikko, Japan. The display is part of Hinamatsuri the Doll's Festival of March 3. It is sometimes called Momo No Sekku or the Peach Festival and celebrates a girl's growth and happiness. The Japanese emperor and empress top the display, followed by three members of the court (Sannin Kanjo), five musicians (Gonin beyashi, Gonin Udaljin and Sadaijin) plus three servants.
Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Nikko, Tochigi-ku Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © Barry Vincent / Alamy / Afripics
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