Koinobori (Carp Streamer)

Koinobori are displayed outside homes with boys from April to early May for Children’s Day. They are also symbols of strong and healthy sons. When I was in Japan, most koinobori that I saw looked huge, but I was relieved to find out that there were smaller sized versions for displaying on apartment balconies. Still, … Continue reading Koinobori (Carp Streamer)