[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":10},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$flHAqAtzkkGxq0zz8dK3plfF9lGqezZR86yVTmKkyL8Q":3},{"id":4,"createdAt":5,"updatedAt":6,"publishedAt":6,"revisedAt":6,"title":7,"date":8,"body":9},"tdj3dg9d9","2026-05-06T09:45:50.452Z","2026-05-06T09:53:24.851Z","Tango no Sekku  2026","2026-05-06T10:00:00.000Z","\u003Cp>Yesterday, it was Tango no Sekku, the day of the traditional festival that celebrate the birth of boys and prays for their healthy growth.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“\u003Cem>Tango\u003C/em>” originally referred to the “first day of the horse” and was not limited to a specific date in May. However, because the character for “horse” (\u003Cem>uma\u003C/em>) can also be read as “\u003Cem>go\u003C/em>”, its pronunciation became associated with the number five. As a result, since the Nara period, the festival has been observed on May 5th and became known as the Boys’ Festival.\u003Cbr>In 1948, this day was officially designated as “Kodomo no Hi” (Children’s Day), a national holiday to celebrate the happiness of all children, regardless of gender, and to express gratitude to mothers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Various decorations are used to celebrate this occasion, such as carp streamers (\u003Cem>koinobori\u003C/em>) and May dolls.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Originally, the birth of a boy in the shogun’s family was celebrated by raising flags bearing the family crest. This custom later spread to samurai families, who displayed armor and helmets, and eventually to wealthy merchants. As it became popular among townspeople, the idea of using carp, symbols of strength and success, as banners emerged. This tradition lives on today in the form of carp streamers.\u003Cbr>May dolls are also displayed to celebrate the birth of a child and to pray for their healthy growth. These dolls often represent armored warriors, symbolizing protection and strength, while also showcasing the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and expressing hopes for a bright future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In our lobby, we are currently displaying a doll of Benkei, the famous warrior monk. You can also view our seasonal decorations on our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DXymZcdEaTJ/?hl=ja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram \u003C/a>page.\u003Cbr>We hope you will enjoy this traditional Japanese festival during your stay, and we warmly invite you to stop by and take a look when visiting Hotel Rings Kyoto.\u003C/p>",1778660749737]