Fukui

<p>The child hanging on the gold & black carp is probably Kintaro (Golden Boy) from Japanese folklore. He is a symbol of a strong boy. Since carp streamers are set for Boy's Day on May 5th, Kintaro must be painted on one of them to pray for boys' healthy growth into strong men.</p>

The child hanging on the gold & black carp is probably Kintaro (Golden Boy) from Japanese folklore. He is a symbol of a strong boy. Since carp streamers are set for Boy's Day on May 5th, Kintaro must be painted on one of them to pray for boys' healthy growth into strong men. (Photo: Takako Sakamoto)

Fukui

Carp Streamers with Cherry Blossoms

Carp fluttering in the wind over a river in Fukui

Takako Sakamoto Apr 14, 2015 - ใช้เวลาอ่าน 1 นาที

<p>The child hanging on the gold & black carp is probably Kintaro (Golden Boy) from Japanese folklore. He is a symbol of a strong boy. Since carp streamers are set for Boy's Day on May 5th, Kintaro must be painted on one of them to pray for boys' healthy growth into strong men.</p>

<p>Dreamy view of the carp streamers swimming over a river surrounded by beautiful cherry trees</p>

<p>Pretty pathway along a river is decorated with yellow daffodils and pink cherry blossoms</p>

<p>Over a narrow river, 15 rows of 7 carp streamers are set up</p>

<p>'Swimming' in the spring wind in the idyllic setting of rural Fukui</p>

<p>Although it was during the spring festival, no one was there on a weekday</p>

<p>Streams of pink cherry tree boughs and carp streamers</p>

<p>How idyllic!</p>

<p>Colorful lanterns bobbing in the wind</p>

<p>A still snowy mountain can be seen in the background</p>

<p>It was a windy day and carp streamers were comfortably swimming in the air</p>

<p>A photographer and videographer on the riverside walk</p>

<p>Carp streamers in black and white</p>

<p>This festival is being held in a peaceful neighborhood</p>

<p>The small river is surrounded by green fields and mountains</p>

<p>A small truck on a quiet street lined with pretty pink cherry trees near the river</p>

In early April I went to Sabae City in Fukui to see carp streamers 'swimming' over a small river lined with pretty cherry blossoms and daffodils. A friend of mine told me about the small river across which 15 rows of 7 carp streamers are set up to celebrate the Boy's Day on May 5th. It is quite a sight to see these streamers and cherry trees together. The river is located in amid green fields surrounded by mountains and everything seemed so idyllic that I thought I was lost in a fairy tale. These carp streamers will be there until around May 8th. Don't miss seeing them if you happen to be in the neighborhood!

Takako Sakamoto

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...