This was submitted by Airybelle Uchida from Pasadena, California, for Discover Nikkei’s Nima-kai Kodomo no Hi Traditions photo activity.

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This is Kenji’s first time celebrating Kodomo No Hi. Kenji’s dad and I are not letting the pandemic get on our way from celebrating our little 17 month old. Kenji will be enjoying some ice cream mochi at home and receiving lots of hugs and kisses from mom and dad.