Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a carp streamer, about 100 meters long and weighing around 330 kilograms, flying over the Tone River in the Saitama Prefecture city of Kazo, eastern Japan, on May 3, 2023, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a carp streamer, about 100 meters long and weighing around 330 kilograms, flying over the Tone River in the Saitama Prefecture city of Kazo, eastern Japan, on May 3, 2023, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a carp streamer, about 100 meters long and weighing around 330 kilograms, flying over the Tone River in the Saitama Prefecture city of Kazo, eastern Japan, on May 3, 2023, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a carp streamer, about 100 meters long and weighing around 330 kilograms, flying over the Tone River in the Saitama Prefecture city of Kazo, eastern Japan, on May 3, 2023, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

Jumbo carp streamer unveiled in Saitama Pref.

Jumbo carp streamer unveiled in Saitama Pref.

KAZO, Japan - A fourth-generation jumbo carp streamer is unveiled at a ceremony in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on March 21, 2014. The 100-meter long streamer, made of polyester and weighing 330 kilograms, will replace the third-generation one made in 2003 and "swim" the skies every May in conjunction with the annual boy's festival.

Jumbo carp streamer hoisted ahead of Children's Day in Japan

Jumbo carp streamer hoisted ahead of Children's Day in Japan

A jumbo carp streamer, 100 meters long and weighing 330 kilograms, blows in the wind in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on May 3, 2016. Around 115,000 people flocked to the city, known in Japan as one of the largest producers of carp streamers, to watch the banner decorate the landscape in honor of Children's Day on May 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Jumbo carp streamer hoisted ahead of Children's Day in Japan

Jumbo carp streamer hoisted ahead of Children's Day in Japan

A crane hoists a jumbo carp streamer, 100 meters long and weighing 330 kilograms, in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on May 3, 2016. Around 115,000 people flocked to the city, known as one of the largest producers of carp streamers, to watch the banner decorate the landscape in honor of Children's Day on May 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Jumbo carp streamer flies over Tone River

Jumbo carp streamer flies over Tone River

A crane hoists a jumbo carp streamer, 100 meters long and weighing 330 kilograms, over the Tone River in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on May 3, 2015. About 115,000 people flocked to the area to see the carp streamer. The city is known in Japan as one of the largest producers of carp streamers, which are traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children's Day on May 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Jumbo carp streamer flies over Tone River

Jumbo carp streamer flies over Tone River

A jumbo carp streamer, 100 meters long and weighing 330 kilograms, blows in the wind over the Tone River in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on May 3, 2015. About 115,000 people flocked to the area to see the carp streamer. The city is known in Japan as one of the largest producers of carp streamers, which are traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children's Day on May 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Jumbo carp streamer flies over Tone River

Jumbo carp streamer flies over Tone River

A jumbo carp streamer, 100 meters long and weighing 330 kilograms, blows in the wind over the Tone River in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on May 3, 2015. About 115,000 people flocked to the area to see the carp streamer. The city is known in Japan as one of the largest producers of carp streamers, which are traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children's Day on May 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo