Oshichiya, baby's first celebration
A special day to put thoughts into a name

Oshichiya is the first celebration a baby experiences after birth.
It is an important Japanese custom to give the baby a name on the seventh day after birth and for the whole family to pray for the baby's growth.

Nowadays, more and more people are celebrating in a way that suits their family, without being bound by formalities.
In this article, we will gently introduce everything from the meaning of Oshichiya to how to spend the day.

What is Oshichiya?

Oshichiya is an important event to express gratitude for the safe birth and healthy first seven days, and to pray for future growth.

The main event is the "naming ceremony" where the baby's name is announced on the seventh day after birth.
A naming certificate with the baby's name written on it is displayed and unveiled to family and relatives.

After that, it is a celebration where the family eats a meal together, takes commemorative photos, and celebrates the birth of a new family member while wishing for their healthy growth.

Things to do at Oshichiya

■ ① Name Announcement (Naming Ceremony)

Write the name on a naming certificate and unveil it to the family.

■ ② Celebration Meal

Eat sekihan (red bean rice) and sea bream while wishing for healthy growth.

■ ③ Commemorate the occasion

Taking photos, handprints, and footprints to preserve memories is also popular.

■ ④ Modern Oshichiya style

 Celebrate without overdoing it.

・It's okay to have a simple celebration right after discharge.
・Many people celebrate quietly with just their family.
・It's also common to shift the date.

Celebrate in a way that suits your lifestyle, while considering the health of the baby and mother.

What's important is the 'feelings' rather than the 'formality'.

Role of the Naming Certificate (Name Flag)

■ A name is the first gift

For a baby, a name is the first gift in their life.
A naming certificate or name flag is a way to preserve that name in a "tangible" form.

■ Naming tags that can be kept as interior decor

Recently, naming tags that can be displayed for a long time are popular, not just paper ones but also
・Wooden or fabric ones
・Those with high design quality
etc.

Preserving important names in a lasting form

The "naming tag" not only commemorates Oshichiya, but also watches over your child's growth as it adorns the room.

It is also a popular item as a baby shower gift.

Make your first anniversary special.

Oshichiya is an important day for both baby and family to celebrate a "beginning."

Why not preserve those feelings along with the name?