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Tokyo Tower and Koi Carp Streamers
Japan Photos, Tōkyō「東京」
Why Are Fish Flags Flown on Children’s Day in Japan?
Deano「ヂィノ」 Wormald May 5, 2014

These flags of flying fish are actually a special breed of Japanese carp 「koi, 鯉」 which are bred for ornamental purposes. The carp flags (or kites/streamers) are known as koinobori 「鯉幟」 and symbolise Children’s Day ...

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Children's Day Koinobori (carp) flags during Golden Week in Japan
Art, Culture & Food, Photo of the Month, Toyota「豊田」
Children’s Day and Golden Week: Carp Stream Flags at Toyota Stadium
Deano「ヂィノ」 Wormald May 1, 2011

Golden Week in Japan is a time of many national holidays. This inaugural photo for the Japan Photo of the Month series is of the Koinobori (鯉幟), carp (fish) streamer flown on 5 May for ...

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