Carp Streamer 🎏
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Carp streamers (koinobori) — the colorful windsock fish that flutter in the May breeze across Japan to celebrate Tango no Sekku (Children's Day) on May 5th. Carp are traditional symbols of strength and perseverance in Japanese and Chinese culture — they swim upstream against currents, representing the determination parents wish for their children. Families fly sets of carp streamers from poles, with large carp representing father, medium for mother, and smaller ones for each child.

The image of koinobori swimming in blue spring skies is one of Japan's most beloved seasonal visual traditions. Used for Children's Day celebrations, Japanese spring and early summer content, and parental wishes for children's healthy growth.