IWAKURA, Aichi -- Visitors to one of Japan's top cherry blossom-viewing spots in this central Japan city were treated to a dual spectacle as an annual washing of "koinobori" carp streamers took place ...

OGUNI, Kumamoto Prefecture—About 3,000 “koinobori” carp-shaped streamers are casting out festive spring colors over the Tsuetate Onsen hot spring resort area. The koinobori streamers are displayed ...

"Koinobori" or carp streamers, flutter above a river in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, on Saturday morning, complemented by cherry blossoms in full bloom on the banks. The carp is a symbol of strength ...

NIIGATA, Japan -- Nishikigoi, Japan's large, colorful carp kept for ornamental purposes, have been gaining fans abroad.

Children's Day is May 5 and one symbol associated with the holiday is the koinobori, a colorful carp-styled windsock. The carp symbolizes strength and success, since, according to a Chinese legend, a ...