Question:
What is the proper age for a girl to receive a kimono from her family? I heard that it was 18 (I think it celebrates becoming a woman) But i don't know what age it is. Otosan (father) is going to give me a kimono when i come of age, but when is that? Thank you.
Answer:
A women or girl can get their first kimono at various stages in their life. The first time is usually (omiyamaeri) a month after birth, the next could be Hina Matsuri which is a girls day festival in Japan, (shichi-go-san) which celebrates children at the age of 3,5, & 7 years old. Girls will usually wear a kimono at age 3 and 7 and visit a shrine on this day. Other opportunities include coming of age day when a girl turns 20 and becomes a woman in Japan, or their wedding day, where the family will traditionally buy a kimono for their daughter.
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