World's largest kite flown in Tokyo

World's largest kite flown in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A huge kite is flown at Tokyo's Harumi Pier as part of an event to promote the culture of the Edo period (1603-1867) on Jan. 8. The vinyl-made kite measures 25 meters by 40 meters and is claimed by the organizers of the event to be the largest in the world.

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