People in a Japanese city have hoisted hundreds of carp-patterned streamers for the first time since the area suffered damage in the Noto Peninsula earthquake in 2024.



People in the country typically fly carp streamers around this time of year to celebrate a national holiday known as Children's Day, which falls on May 5 every year.



A traditional festival featuring such windsocks took place in a seaside location of Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, the eve of Children's Day.



Streamers had been flown over a local river in previous editions of the festival.



Last year, the area was severely damaged in a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day and torrential rain in September.



The twin disasters forced the change of place and a slight downsizing of the festival.



This year's festival began with participants observing a moment of silence for the victims of the disasters. The event also featured stage performances.



A 72-year-old local resident said the disasters were harsh, but that she is glad to see the festival making a comeback. She added that she hopes rebuilding efforts will make progress.



The leader of the festival's organizing committee, Shigemasa Tatsuya, said he hopes people will be able to live in the area as happily as they enjoyed the event.



The streamers will continue to flutter in the air until around Saturday.