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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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Comedian Edo Harumi in 2008

TOKYO, Japan, July 22 Kyodo - Comedian Edo Harumi strikes her signature "good" pose in Tokyo as her word "good" is chosen as Japan's top buzzword of the year on Dec. 1, 2008.

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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. (Kyodo)