PHOTO BY NATHAN HILL
“Koinobori” or carp streamers, flutter above a river in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, on Saturday morning, complemented by cherry blossoms in full bloom on the banks. The carp is a symbol of strength and the streamers can be seen nationwide ahead of Children’s Day next month.
From Japan Today
If you are interested in making Koinobori I found a really nice site that has intructions on making easy one:
http://squirrellyminds.com/2013/05/03/koinobori-japanese-flying-carp-diy/
Enjoy!
“Koinobori” or carp streamers, flutter above a river in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, on Saturday morning, complemented by cherry blossoms in full bloom on the banks. The carp is a symbol of strength and the streamers can be seen nationwide ahead of Children’s Day next month.
From Japan Today
If you are interested in making Koinobori I found a really nice site that has intructions on making easy one:
http://squirrellyminds.com/2013/05/03/koinobori-japanese-flying-carp-diy/
Enjoy!