Koinobori (鯉のぼり), meaning ' carp streamer ' in Japanese, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku (端午の節句), a traditional calendrical event which is now designated as Children's Day (子供の日, …

2025年1月2日 · Koinobori is an element of traditional celebration ingrained in Japanese history. From as early as the mid Edo era (somewhere between 1600s – 1800s), these beautiful carp streamers have been used as a way to symbolise and …

Koinobori, carp windsocks, streamers or banners, decorate the landscape of Japan from April through early May, in honor of the Children's Day (originally the Boys' festival) on May 5. In Japanese culture, the carp symbolizes courage and strength because of …

2018年4月19日 · These flags are called Koinobori, meaning carp flags, which is a traditional decoration to hung it outside the house to wish the boys a successful life. Japanese people display the carp flags from April through early May, for the Children’s Day (May 5th).

Families fly giant carp windsocks, called koinobori, on flagpoles next to their homes from April to early May. The holiday apparently comes from an ancient Chinese story about carp, which swam up a waterfall and turned into dragons. The carp, or …

2019年3月7日 · During ancient times, the koinobori was placed in front of the home to celebrate a newborn’s birth. The Japanese believed that the gods came along and pole from the heavens to bless and protect the child. To make the poles and homes stand out, the koinobori was made to be as colorful as much as possible. The koinobori has 5 streamers.

2024年5月4日 · Koinobori, or "carp streamers," are traditional windsocks displayed ahead of Children's Day (May 5) in Japan. We introduce the background and significance of this custom, along with famous Koinobori displays in Tokyo and other places in Japan.

2024年1月14日 · What is Koinobori? Koinobori, meaning “carp streamers” in Japanese, are cloth flags shaped like carp (koi) that are flown on a tall pole near family homes to celebrate Tango no Sekku, or Children’s Day, on May 5th.

Koinobori, or carp streamers, are typically displayed on Kodomo no hi, or Children's Day. In Japan, carp symbolize determination, perseverance and bravery, and by displaying them families demonstrate their wish for their children to have the same characteristics.

Some of them had carp pictures on them. They became "Koinobori" at the beginning of the modern age. Since the carp's courage and strength is a trait desired in boys, families traditionally have flown koinobori from their homes to honor their …