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RazorbackExpat

(137 posts) Mon Jun 17, 2024, 08:58 AM Jun 17

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333 koi streamers at Tokyo Tower

May 5 is Children's Day in Japan, and one of the traditional events is koinobori, that is. flying steamers shaped like koi fish. This year, the Tokyo Tower grounds were festooned with 333 colorful koi streamers, one for each meter of the tower's height. It was quite a sight to behold

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333 koi streamers at Tokyo Tower (Original Post) RazorbackExpat Jun 17 OP

I was taught that May 5th is Boy's Day in Japan. The carp symbolized the hope for a strong, disciplined, and Martin68 Jun 19 #1

The Japanese name is Kodomo no Hi こどもの日 RazorbackExpat Jun 19 #2

Martin68

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1. I was taught that May 5th is Boy's Day in Japan. The carp symbolized the hope for a strong, disciplined, and

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Wed Jun 19, 2024, 12:50 PM

Jun 19

determined young man who would do well in his studies and get a good job. Hinamatsuri is Girl's Day and is celebrated on March 3rd.

RazorbackExpat

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2. The Japanese name is Kodomo no Hi こどもの日

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Wed Jun 19, 2024, 05:03 PM

Jun 19

The English name is a direct translation, Children's Day, and the holiday has been for both boys and girls since 1948.

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