Shichi-Go-San

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Shichi-Go-San
Japanese boy at a shrine in Tokyo, dressed up for the Shichi-Go-San festival
Official name	7-5-3 (shichi go san)
Observed by	Japan
Type	Ethnic traditions/non-religious/religious
Significance	Traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three-year-old and seven-year-old girls, as well as five-year-old and sometimes three-year-old boys.
Date	November 15

Shichi-Go-San (七五三, lit. 'seven-five-three') is a traditional Japanese rite of passage and festival day for three and seven-year-old girls, and five-year-old and sometimes three-year-old boys. It is held annually on November 15 and celebrates the growth and well-being of young children. As it is not a national holiday, it is generally observed on the nearest weekend.