Koinobori

Koinobori 

meaning "carp streamer" in Japanese, are carp-shaped 

wind socks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no Sekku (端午の節句), 

a traditional calendrical event which is now designated a national holiday; Children's Day.

These wind socks are made by drawing carp patterns on paper, cloth or other nonwoven fabric. 

They are then allowed to flutter in the wind. They are also known as satsuki-nobori.

Children's Day takes place on May 5. Landscapes across Japan are decorated with 

koinobori from April to early May, in honor of sons 

and in the hope that they will grow up healthy and strong.