Q: What are the dolls on top the highest tier called?

おだいりさま と おひなさま

Question 1

The ひな祭り is a Japanese event that has several names. What is NOT a name for this festival?

Accepted Answer

Spring Festival - Hinamatsuri (雛祭り), also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is a religious (Shinto) day in Japan celebrated.  The Japanese festival Hinamatsuri is also known as Momo no Sekku, which translates to "Peach Festival".

Question 2

When is ひな祭り celebrated?

Accepted Answer

３月３日

Question 3

Why are hina-ningyou 雛人形 (ornamental dolls) displayed in their homes?

Accepted Answer

To ward off evil spirits - This is based on the practice nagashi hina 流し雛. This practice originated from ancient Kyoto. Straw dolls were placed on a little boats released into a river. Thus, the miniature ships sailed to the sea to take away bad spirits and misfortune. In these purification rituals, the dolls were worshipped for their protective proprieties.

Question 4

The hina-ningyo 雛人形 must be put away by March 4th. If it is NOT...

Accepted Answer

it will cause a delay in a girl’s future marriage

Question 5

What are the dolls on top the highest tier called?

Accepted Answer

おだいりさま　と　おひなさま

Question 6

How many courtesans (court ladies) are there in a traditional hina-ningyo set?

Accepted Answer

３体

Question 7

How many musicians are there in a traditional hina-ningyo set?

Accepted Answer

５体

Question 8

In a traditional hina-ningyo set, how many dolls are their total?

Accepted Answer

15 - These 15 Hina dolls represent an imperial family in ancient times. There are 2 dolls at the top of the tier representing the Emperor and Empress, followed by three court ladies, five musicians, two ministers and three servants, there are also small pieces of furniture and small dishes.

Question 9

Hina-ningyo also played a role in U.S.–Japan relations. In 1927, many Americans participated, and Friendship Dolls were sent to Japan. How MANY dolls were sent?

Accepted Answer

12,739

Question 10

What color are the colors associated with ひな祭り?

Accepted Answer

Red, white and green, Pink, white and green - Red/Pink represent the peach blossoms and represents good health. White represents snow (winter) and purity. Green represents fresh grass, new spring and life.

Question 11

ひな祭りに食べるものは豆とあられ、どっち？

Accepted Answer

あられ - 答えは1の「あられ」です。お豆の方は節分の風物詩ですね。 桃色や緑、白い色など、淡く優しい色合いが特徴のひなあられですが、その色にはそれぞれの意味があります。桃色は春、緑は夏、黄色は秋、白は冬を表しているとされ、ひなあられを食べることで自然の力を得られるようにとの思いが込められています。 お子様の厄を除け、無病息災を願うひな祭りにぴったりのお菓子でしょう。

Question 12

There is usually one type of dessert that is associated with Japanese holidays. Which one is used for ひな祭り?

Accepted Answer

Hishi Mochi 菱餅 (rhombus-shaped rice cake)

Question 13

What food is associated with ひな祭り?

Accepted Answer

Hamaguri no Osuimono ハマグリのお吸い物 (clam soup), Chirashizushi 散らし寿司 (scattered sushi)

Question 14

Hamaguri no Osuimono ハマグリのお吸い物 (clam soup) is eaten on ひな祭り because...

Accepted Answer

it symbolizes a happy marriage - This meal symbolizes a happy marriage because a set of clam shells has only one match.

Question 15

Which Nintendo character is speculated to pay homage to ひな祭り?

Accepted Answer

Princess Peach

Hinamatsuri

2) When is ひな祭り celebrated?

3) Why are hina-ningyou 雛人形 (ornamental dolls) displayed in their homes?

4) The hina-ningyo 雛人形 must be put away by March 4th. If it is NOT...

5) What are the dolls on top the highest tier called?

6) How many courtesans (court ladies) are there in a traditional hina-ningyo set?

7) How many musicians are there in a traditional hina-ningyo set?

8) In a traditional hina-ningyo set, how many dolls are their total?

9) Hina-ningyo also played a role in U.S.–Japan relations. In 1927, many Americans participated, and Friendship Dolls were sent to Japan. How MANY dolls were sent?

10) What color are the colors associated with ひな祭り?

11) ひな祭りに食べるものは豆とあられ、どっち？

12) There is usually one type of dessert that is associated with Japanese holidays. Which one is used for ひな祭り?

13) What food is associated with ひな祭り?

14) Hamaguri no Osuimono ハマグリのお吸い物 (clam soup) is eaten on ひな祭り because...

15) Which Nintendo character is speculated to pay homage to ひな祭り?