A man hangs cable as he prepares to hoist colorful Koinobori or
carp streamers over the Akutagawa river at Akutagawa Sakurazutumi Park
on April 24, 2016 in Takatsuki, Japan. Koinobori, meaning 'carp
streamer', are traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku,
or Children's Day. Children's Day takes place on May 5 and is also a
National Holiday. |