Colorful carp-shaped streamers are flown across Japan at this time of year for Children's Day on May 5. But if you want to see one of the biggest, head to Kazo City in Saitama Prefecture.
Locals hoisted the huge fish into the air on Friday using a crane. The streamer is 100 meters long and weighs 330 kilograms.
In the morning, the wind was too weak. But in the afternoon, the carp started floating, delighting those who looked on.
Kazo is famed for producing streamers.
Locals hoisted the huge fish into the air on Friday using a crane. The streamer is 100 meters long and weighs 330 kilograms.
In the morning, the wind was too weak. But in the afternoon, the carp started floating, delighting those who looked on.
Kazo is famed for producing streamers.
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Colorful carp-shaped streamer, 100m long and 330kg heavy, was flown in Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture for Children's Day. Locals used a crane to hoist it. Due to weak wind in the morning, it started floating in the afternoon, delighting onlookers. Notably, Kazo is renowned for producing such
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240504_06/
Date: May 4, 2024
Created: 2024/05/05 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 14:25
Last Read: 2024/05/06 11:31