Carp for Children's Day
To celebrate Children's Day, 333 colorful *koi*nobori (carp streamers) are being displayed outside Tokyo Tower until May 6. While the official holiday is May 5, families across Japan decorate their ho
To celebrate Children's Day, 333 colorful koinobori (carp streamers) are being displayed outside Tokyo Tower until May 6. While the official holiday is May 5, families across Japan decorate their homes…
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