Celebrate May 2026 with Kintaro, the “Golden Boy”!
This May 2026 calendar coloring page features the legendary Japanese folk hero, Kintaro.
Known for his superhuman strength even as a child, Kintaro is a symbol of health and bravery in Japan.
Cultural Insight: Children’s Day
In Japan, May 5th is Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day). Families display Kintaro dolls to wish for their children to grow up strong and kind.
Notice the character “金” (Kin) on his red bib—it means “Gold” and is the first character of his name.
Learn Japanese While You Color
This coloring sheet is an excellent resource for those who want to Learn Japanese.
Each day of the week is written in Kanji with Hiragana furigana above it to help with pronunciation:
- 日 (Nichi) – Sunday (Sun)
- 月 (Getsu) – Monday (Moon)
- 火 (Ka) – Tuesday (Fire)
- 水 (Sui) – Wednesday (Water)
- 木 (Moku) – Thursday (Wood)
- 金 (Kin) – Friday (Gold)
- 土 (Do) – Saturday (Earth)
Traditional Motifs
As you color, look for these Japanese symbols in the background:
- Matsu (松): Pine trees, symbolizing longevity.
- Fujisan (富士山): Mt. Fuji, the iconic mountain of Japan.
- Masakari (まさかり): The large axe Kintaro always carries.
