Empress

And here is Yoshihide Momotani's empress, who completes the imperial couple. She holds a fan in her hand, while the emperor carries a traditional staff. She is also folded from a square. The dolls were believed to protect against evil spirits. To celebrate Hina matsuri, people traditionally drink rice-based beers with little or no alcohol, and eat rice crackers and sushi. According to tradition, the dolls must be put away on the evening of 3 March, otherwise the daughter of the house will not be able to marry for a year. This festival is celebrated in most Japanese homes, whether or not there is an unmarried daughter.