Hina dolls are ornamental dolls which represent traditional Japanese Imperial court members, such as the Emperor, Empress, and attendants.
They’re best known as the decorations for the Japanese Girls’ Day celebration, which took place yesterday.
In fact, Girls’ Day is known in Japanese as γ²γͺη₯γ (Hina Matsuri) “The Hina doll festival”.
Families often display large sets of Hina dolls, arranged on steps. You can see them in department stores too.
Calligraphy by Vicky 