#festavil

May 5th is Childrens Day in Japan. I also marks the ending of Golden Week. It is a day for parents and family to regoice in the personalities, health and well-being of their children.

It is also customary for families with boys to hand up ‘koinobori’ or carp streamers which represents strength, power and success in their lives.

('Koinobori’ flags hung for Childrens Day festivities)

('Kodomo’ particapating in 'Kodomo no Hi’ celebrations)