"March 3rd is Japanese Girl's Day called hina matsuri (hina doll festival) or momo no sekku (peach flower festival.) A set of hina dolls wearing kimono is displayed at home of Japanese girls. It's a festival for Japanese girls. People pray for girls' happiness and health, eating special food such as chirashi-zushi (colorful sushi), clam soup, sakura mochi (sweet rice cakes), and more.
Hina matsuri originated in China, and it was established in Japan during Edo Period (1603-1867.) Different types of hina dolls were created around Japan.
If you would like to buy Japanese hina dolls, visit Kyugetsu Site."
- from http://gojapan.about.com/cs/japanesefestivals/a/japanesegirlday.htm
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