Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things welcomes spring with a celebration! March 3 is Hinamatsuri, a day to wish girls good health and long life. Most families with daughters celebrate by displaying hina dolls. Nowadays, it's customary to give dolls to the first born daughter. It's also customary to prepare special foods during this time of celebration.

In the same spirit of celebration, May 5 is Children’s Day, when families celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of children. It became a national holiday in 1948, but it has been a day of celebration in Japan since ancient times. The fifth day of the fifth month was traditionally called Tango no Sekku and was a festival for boys.

In honor of the season, Cha-ya has quite a large, diverse selection of dolls for sale! We invite you to stop by and take a look. These dolls are the perfect gift for a girl or boy in your life.