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Yanagawa’s Sagemon Hina Festival ✨

Colorful handmade “Sagemon” decorations gently swaying along the canals… This is the heart of Yanagawa’s Doll Festival (Hina Matsuri) in Fukuoka Prefecture 💕

Originating in the late Edo period, these vibrant hanging ornaments are filled with mothers’ and grandmothers’ heartfelt wishes for girls’ health, happiness, and long life. Cranes, rabbits, chicks, and traditional Yanagawa mari balls — each one handmade with love using kimono fabric scraps.

Stroll the water town, hop on a traditional boat ride through the moats, and admire the Sagemon floating on the water. The highlight? The elegant Ohina-sama Water Parade with children in kimono gliding #Japaneseteamatcha #Japanesetea #matcha #yamematcha #yamecha