People in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, have flown kites in a festival to mark the first signs of spring as the snow begins to melt.
About 130 people gathered in Yuzawa City on Sunday for the event organized by a group of kite enthusiasts.
Some brought traditional or hand-made kites. They included Yuzawa City's Managu kite, known for its distinctive design with large eyes, and the Tsugaru kite adorned with colorful pictures of samurai warriors.
Despite occasional rain, the participants checked the wind direction and skillfully flew their kites.
A man from Miyagi Prefecture said he feels refreshed when he sees a kite soaring into the sky.
An overseas visitor who took photos of the festival said the kites with Kabuki-inspired designs are cool and beautiful.
About 130 people gathered in Yuzawa City on Sunday for the event organized by a group of kite enthusiasts.
Some brought traditional or hand-made kites. They included Yuzawa City's Managu kite, known for its distinctive design with large eyes, and the Tsugaru kite adorned with colorful pictures of samurai warriors.
Despite occasional rain, the participants checked the wind direction and skillfully flew their kites.
A man from Miyagi Prefecture said he feels refreshed when he sees a kite soaring into the sky.
An overseas visitor who took photos of the festival said the kites with Kabuki-inspired designs are cool and beautiful.
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Akita Prefecture's spring festival: 130 people gathered in Yuzawa City to fly kites, including traditional and hand-made ones like the Managu and Tsugaru. Despite occasional rain, they skillfully navigated their kites. A man from Miyagi praised the refreshing sight while an overseas visitor found
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250317_09/
Date: March 17, 2025
Created: 2025/03/18 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 05:30
Last Read: 2025/03/18 07:28