Children's Day

Children's Day is a Japanese national holiday which falls on May 5.

Before the day, Japanese families with boys traditionally raise carp-shaped streamers called 'koinobori' to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness.

I went to Utsunomiya Cenral Park to take pictures of spring flowers one week ago.

At that time, I happened to find koinobori streamers that might be raised by park staff members.

Staff members there not only take care of flowers and plants but also perform Japanese traditional events.