Every year when Children's Day approaches, Carp streamers swim out on the river. On this day, the wind was light and the scene of the Carp streamers reflecting on the surface of the water was beautiful. It is not a particularly large or famous river, but I wanted to cherish this scenery that has been passed down by the local people.

Carp streamers dancing in the Taisho River 2-11-2 Gakuen-cho, Settsu-shi, Osaka Municipal No. 24 Meeting Hall Carp streamers swimming leisurely over the Taisho River, which has become a tradition of Settsu City announcing the arrival of Spring. This year (2025), about 900 Carp streamers are coloring the blue sky. This Carp streamers is Implementation every year by the Citizens volunteer "Dream Opening Citizens Association". Carp streamers about 2 meters long are suspended on poles and ropes erected on both banks and flutter in unison in the Spring breeze is a sight to behold. It will swim over the Taisho River until Sunday, June 8th. (2025)

🌸 Special Exhibition and Sale of Sakai May Carp Streamers 🎏🌸 ✨The Beauty of Hand-Painted Carp Streamers 🎏✨ A special exhibition and sale featuring hand-painted carp streamers by Takeshi Takada, the sixth-generation artisan of Sakai May Carp Streamers "Takagi"! Take this chance to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of hand-painted carp streamers with a history spanning more than a century. 🎵 📅 Friday, May 16 – Thursday, May 22, 10:00–18:00 📍 Sakai Densho-kan 🚃 A 3-minute walk from Hankai Line "Myokokuji-mae" For details, search for "Sakai Densho-kan carp streamers" 🔍

My first Children's Day. Carp streamers for the first time. Carp streamers swimming comfortably in the blue sky and smiling 😊 Carp streamers are becoming less and less common, but the large school of about 200 carp streamers was dynamic and impressive 🎏 I felt once again that it is a wonderful tradition that should be passed on in the future. Wishing my daughter a healthy growth. Sukuku Grow Bigger 🌱

Koinobori Sports Day 🎏 & Azalea Festival 🌸 On May 5th, the event was held in District 8: Koinobori Sports Day and the Azalea Festival. Under a clear sky where koinobori raised by local volunteers drifted gracefully, the sports day took place in the morning.👟 The program offered activities that people of all ages could enjoy, and both adults and children competed with smiles.😆✨ In the afternoon, the venue moved to the gymnasium for a quiz contest and karaoke competition.🎤 The day ended with a much-anticipated raffle, and the whole event was lively from start to finish.😍

I'm a carp on Taisho Romantic Dream Street. 🎏

[May 3] Kurara Festival 2025 A Golden Week fast start💪💨 On May 3, Constitution Memorial Day, Kurakura Kurara in the former Kuraoka Junior High School hosted the Kurara Festival 2025🥳 The weather could not have been better that day☀️✨ The venue bustled with many food and drink stalls, fortune-telling, relaxation services, crafts, and a flea market. About 300 visitors came, making it a very lively day🤗🌟 Because it was quite warm, shaved ice was hugely popular🍧💕 (Adults seemed to prefer alcohol🍺?) In the courtyard, Nani.loa HULA studio performed hula dances🌺 A special guest performance featured the vice principal of Kuraoka Elementary School singing passionately, which electrified the crowd😆🔥 The raffle offered many luxurious prizes, and smiles were everywhere☺️✨ Although a new festival that started last year, Kurara Festival has already become a beloved event both inside and outside the local community👏💡 Everyone is already looking forward to next year💕

It is a Carp streamer of Kawagoe Hachimangu. 🎏 Today is Children's Day.

Late-blooming Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura) and Carp streamers The collaboration between Carp streamers swimming in the Spring breeze and Morimori's Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura) is wonderful "Hanedani Dandan Park" Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture 2025/4

On Monday, May 5th, we will Held in the 35th Rekibune River Clear Stream Carp Streamer Children's Day Mini Events! Held in Fire Festa at the same time this year! You can experience a test drive Car ladder and Water release. In addition, Self-Defense Force Cars and "Space Nancha Kotetsuku" are also coming! Please come and visit us! Date & Time: Monday, May 5, 2025, 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. Location: Rekifune River Taikibashi upstream riverbed https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=411...

[Osaka/Kansai Expo] Koinobori Workshop🎏✨ At the Osaka/Kansai Expo Jordan Pavilion, we will hold a workshop using Sakai’s traditional industry, the Sakai May Koinobori (carp streamers)🎏 If you are visiting the Expo site that day, please join us 📅 Date and time: Thursday, April 24 <Session 1> 10:00 AM–12:00 PM <Session 2> 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 🔴 Registration: No advance registration required (about 20 participants per session on a first-come, first-served basis) Anyone attending the Osaka/Kansai Expo is welcome to participate 😊 ⭐ Program: Participants will write wishes for peace and hopes for the future on hand-painted Sakai May Koinobori over five meters long to create a one-of-a-kind original carp streamer. The completed koinobori will be flown at the Jordan Pavilion from Thursday, May 8 through late May. 🏠 Location: Osaka/Kansai Expo Jordan Pavilion If you cannot participate on the day, you can still see the Sakai May Koinobori at Sakai Densho-kan, so please visit Sakai City🎶 🔎 For details, search for “Sakai Densho-kan”! 🔎 Also be sure to check the “Sakai Sightseeing Guide Expo Special Site (If you come to the Expo, come to Sakai too)” and the “Sakai City website: 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo (collaboration with pavilions and information on local companies exhibiting).” We look forward to seeing you all 😄

【Rekibune River Clear Stream Carp Streamer has begun】 Today, we set up a Carp streamer on the riverbed of the Rekifune River! Carp streamers swim along the entire width of the river until May 6. There is also a low mini Carp streamer, so it is recommended ✨ to take a picture with it

It's the season for Carp streamers on Iwamoto Bridge to swim again this year! The Iwamoto Bridge, which is also an important cultural property of Kumamoto Prefecture, is 32 meters long and 4 meters wide. It is a precious stone spectacle bridge built in the Edo period by double construction of Aso condensed coal rock. It spans the Sekigawa River, which streams along the border between Arao City and Omuta City, and is also known as the Megane Bridge in the area. Famous for the inscription of the chrysanthemum crest on the western exterior. In the early Meiji era, it is said to be the work of Kangoro Hashimoto, a master craftsman of the eighth generation, who built many famous bridges, including the double bridge of the Imperial Palace. It is well preserved and you can walk on the bridge! Posting date: 4/5 (Sat) *In case of rain, it will be postponed to 1 week later Period: 4/5 (Sat) ~ Mid-May Location: Iwamotobashi 〒864-0013 182-2 Kamiide, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Carp streamers are displayed at Kurohara Fudo Falls. 2025 (Reiwa 7) from March 30 to May 11. It is a 5-minute walk from Sogen Station on the Isumi Railway, where rape blossoms and cherry blossoms are beautiful. Please go and check it out.

Hello, Cool Japan Video viewers! This is the Jozankei Tourism Association. Jozankei Onsen in Minami Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, sits in a lush valley where you can enjoy hot springs and nature. Thanks to easy access—about a 50-minute drive from central Sapporo—Jozankei is a great base for exploring Hokkaido. The scenery changes beautifully with the seasons; autumn leaves and winter’s snowy landscape are especially spectacular. Beyond the hot springs, a variety of activities and attractions dot the area, charming every visitor. The Jozankei hot spring district has more than 20 hotels and over 15 day-use hot spring facilities, so you can plan your trip just the way you like. Access to Jozankei, Hokkaido Getting to Jozankei from Sapporo Station By car: Jozankei Onsen is about a 50-minute drive from central Sapporo. From Sapporo Station, head south on National Route 230. This drive offers seasonal natural scenery and passes several sightseeing spots and rest areas. By train: Take the Namboku Subway Line from Sapporo Station and get off at Makomanai Station in Minami Ward. The ride takes about 18 minutes. From Makomanai Station, take a route bus bound for Jozankei Onsen; the bus ride takes about 45 minutes. History of Jozankei, Hokkaido The history of Jozankei Onsen began in 1866 when Miizumi Jozan, a monk from Bizen Province, visited the area. Because Miizumi Jozan laid the foundation for the hot springs, the area was named Jozankei and developed into one of Hokkaido’s representative hot spring resorts. Jozankei is also known for its long-told kappa legend, and kappa statues stand throughout the hot spring area. Take a stroll and see if you can find your favorite statue! Popular Attractions in Jozankei, Hokkaido Toyohira Gorge Dam Toyohira Gorge Dam, completed in 1972, is a 102.5-meter-high arch concrete dam. It stores about the equivalent of 30 Sapporo Domes of water in Lake Jozan. The dam is famous for autumn leaves; the view of the foliage from atop the dam is breathtaking. The landscape changes with the seasons, offering a different experience each visit. Futami Suspension Bridge Built in 1955, this bright red suspension bridge is a symbolic spot of Jozankei. It sits in a perfect location to overlook the gorge, attracting many visitors. From the bridge you can enjoy stunning valley views, and it’s a popular photo spot during the autumn foliage and snowy seasons. Kappa-buchi (Kappa Pool) Kappa-buchi is a sightseeing spot rooted in Jozankei’s kappa legend. The area, surrounded by cliffs and rocky outcrops along the Toyohira River, is called Kappa-buchi. This place is where the kappa legend of Jozankei originated. Activities to Enjoy in Jozankei, Hokkaido Rafting Rafting on the Toyohira River is popular in Jozankei. From spring to early summer, melting mountain snow increases the river flow, creating thrilling rapids ideal for rafting. Courses suit beginners to experienced rafters, and guided tours are available so you can join with confidence. Sauna As part of the hot spring experience, you can also enjoy saunas in Jozankei. Each hot spring facility has authentic saunas, allowing you to relax in combination with the baths. A good sweat in the sauna followed by a soak in the hot spring refreshes both body and mind. Canoeing / SUP You can also try canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the Toyohira River. Calm stretches of the river make canoeing and SUP accessible for first-timers. Instructors provide careful guidance, so both children and adults can enjoy the activities. Viewing Jozankei’s nature from the water is a special experience that lets you relax and soak in the scenery. Hiking Many hiking trails surround Jozankei. Trails range from beginner to advanced, and during the autumn foliage season you can savor beautiful mountain views. Trekking in nature offers a refreshing escape for both body and mind. Events and Festivals in Jozankei, Hokkaido Jozankei Stream Koinobori (Carp Streamers) Every year from April to May, Jozankei hosts the Stream Koinobori. Celebrating its 38th year in 2024, this spring tradition fills the hot spring town and the Toyohira River with about 400 koinobori swimming in the current, creating a spectacular sight. Cherry blossoms bloom in early May, letting you enjoy koinobori and cherry blossoms together as spring arrives. JOZANKEI NATURE LUMINARIE 2024 Walking paths through the hot spring town are lit with beautiful illuminations and projection mapping. At night the hot spring town is wrapped in a magical atmosphere that enchants visitors. This event lets you enjoy both hot springs and illuminations as you stroll the lit streets. In 2024 the event runs from June 1 through October 31. Tourist Information for Jozankei, Hokkaido Jozankei, Hokkaido, is an attractive destination where you can enjoy beautiful nature and hot springs. With good access from Sapporo and a historic hot spring town filled with attractions and activities, Jozankei offers a relaxing escape. Spend a restorative time at Jozankei, one of Hokkaido’s signature hot spring resorts.

Carp streamers festival in Suzukawa As part of Suzukawa's environmental protection activities and the healthy development of children, each family had their unwanted Carp streamers swim, but when I see Carp streamers swimming energetically under the blue sky with Mt. Fuji in the background, I feel Spring every year.

During Golden Week, colorful Carp streamers appear in front of the main entrance on the first floor of Tokyo Tower. Carp streamers began when they decorated streamers in the shape of carp in hopes of the healthy growth of boys during the Dragon Boat Festival, but 333 Carp streamers were displayed to match the height of Tokyo Tower at 333m. It is spectacular to see them fluttering in the wind and swimming in the sky in unison.

GW Tokyo Tower.　 GW: Tokyo Tower, which has been around for a long time, is full of children and foreign tourists, including the surrounding parks. On this day, the wind was calm and many tourists climbed the stairs of the tower on foot, making it lively. … But it's calm, so the energy of the Carp streamers is not good ... However, even if the wind doesn't blow much, if you tilt the camera to the side, the carp will climb the tower energetically, not just the carp waterfall climbing.

It is a Carp streamer on Taisho Romantic Dream Street. Today is Children's Day. 🎏

🎏 Announcement 🎏 of [Rekifune River Clear streams Koi Nobori] 2024 Reiwa 6 degree Rekifune River Clear streams carp streamer is being held from 4/19! Displaying installation period: 4/19 Friday to 5/6 Monday The Rekifune River Clear streams Koi Streamer is an event that can be said to be a spring tradition in Taiki Town, where carp streamers swim along the entire width of the Rekifune River River from late April to early May every year. This year, the number of koi streamers has increased compared to every year, and carp streamers swim from the edge of the Rekifune River to the top of the riverbed. In addition, a mini event for children will be held on Sunday, May 5. There are many fun events such as fluffy domes, mazes, smart balls, balloon kite exhibitions, dance presentations by the Taiki Town Street Dance Circle, and molook experiences, as well as delicious gourmet food! Please come and visit us! Date & Time: 5/5 Sun 10:00~14:00 Location: Taikibashi Upstream Waterfront Plaza

Koi Dance 💃 Koi fish 🎏 dancing energetically in the wind This is my favorite place where you can enjoy various things such as carp streamers, cherry blossoms, trains, and reflections. Kanie Town, Aichi Prefecture Sayagawa Sogo Park April 2024

In an area where depopulation is progressing, many carp streamers were swimming comfortably. The wishes of the residents are conveyed.

There were many carp streamers raised in the Tanyu River, which flows through Kudoyama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, and they were swimming comfortably in the spring breeze.

Himenosawa Park Himenosawa Park, a famous flower spot in Atami, is full of seasonal flowers! It is a natural park where you can enjoy full-fledged athletics. There are about 600 species of plants that can be found in the park. In an environment like a botanical garden, a variety of flowers are in bloom, from flowering trees such as azaleas to wildflowers. The photo shows the azalea flowering in late April ~ early May It takes about one and a half hours from Himenosawa Park, and you can also trek to Jukoku Pass while enjoying nature. "No matter when you visit, you will be greeted by flowers" Please enjoy the impressive flower scenery to your heart's content. Address: 〒413-0002 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Izuyama Himenosawa 1164 Phone number: 0557-83-5301 Himenosawa Park Management Office Access: About 30 minutes by bus bound for Motohakone from JR Atami Station→ get off at Himenosawa Park Admission: Free Parking: Free Sazanka parking lot: 46 cars, 3 buses, etc.

It's not well known. The Yatsurugi Shrine carp streamer in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture is amazing. Anyway, it is a must-see to see a large number of people fluttering all at once on the wind.

Yokomizo House in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City, carp streamers were beautifully decorated on Children's Day, and my son was delighted.

Carp streamer at Kanai Shrine Inabe City, Mie Prefecture Kanai Shrine 2023/5/21 Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO

Tochigi City was called the commercial capital of the northern Kanto region. It is also known as Little Kyoto. It is also the birthplace of Yuzo Yamamoto, who wrote children's novels such as Roadside Stone. I've always been my favorite author, so I feel a connection to living here. The Uzumagawa River flows through the center of the town, and sightseeing boats also depart. Especially the carp streamers in May are famous. On the morning of May 10, when I stopped by on my way home from work, I found carp streamers still swimming in the May wind. The carp streamers reflected in the water are also wonderful. I felt joy and joy.

It is the "Tsuetate Onsen Koi Nobori Festival" in Oguni Town, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture. The sight of countless carp streamers swimming energetically in the fresh May breeze is a masterpiece.

Koi Choo Choo Train Location Kanie Town, Aichi Prefecture Sayagawa Sogo Park Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO