Shichi-Go-San is a cherished tradition honoring the well-being of children at ages three, five, and seven. Each year, Shofuso Japanese House & Garden becomes the setting for a limited portrait program by KiraKira Artistry in collaboration with Tamiko Laincz. These fully coordinated sessions offer the comprehensive services traditionally available in Japan—including authentic kimono rental, styling, and fine-art portraiture—welcoming families of all backgrounds to experience this meaningful milestone.

To honor the spirit of childhood, we reserve only one session per day, allowing your child the time and space to move naturally and simply be themselves. We embrace this energy, working with their unique rhythm to capture portraits that are both polished and profoundly authentic. Every image is meticulously refined to ensure a perfectly presented kimono and a timeless aesthetic, creating an heirloom that will be treasured for generations.

A Fully Coordinated Shichi Go San Portrait Experience at Shofuso in Philadelphia

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Shichi Go San is a traditional celebration honoring the healthy growth and well-being of children at ages three, five, and seven. Each year, Shofuso Japanese House & Garden in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia becomes the setting for a limited portrait program dedicated to this milestone.

Photographed and coordinated by KiraKira Artistry in collaboration with professional kimono dresser Tamiko Laincz, sessions are fully customizable and offer the comprehensive services traditionally available in Japan, including coordinated kimono rental, professional dressing, hair and makeup, and heirloom artwork. Programs are offered during reserved seasonal dates at Shofuso.

Families of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed to participate in this meaningful tradition and experience kimono within this historic setting.