Cats are very popular animals in Japan. In the Edo era, cats were adored as pets and pest control animals, and they appealed in many ukiyo-e, too!
"Ukiyo-e carp streamer'' to celebrate the first boy's festival
In Japan, the days that mark turning points of the seasons are called "Sekku," and since ancient times they have been important milestones for traditional annual events. In particular, "Nanakusa no Sekku (Festival of Seven Herbs)" on January 7th, "Momo no Sekku (Peach Festival)" on March 3rd, "Tango no Sekku (Boys' Festival)" on May 5th, "Tanabata (Star Festival)" on July 7th, and "Choyo no Sekku (Chrysanthemum Festival)" on September 9th are called "Gosekku (the Five Sekku)," and people pray for good health, long life, and good fortune with special food and drinks.
Among them, "Tango no Sekku" on May 5th is an important event that prays for the healthy growth of children, and is now designated as a national holiday in Japan as "Children's Day."
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