spring comes late on her Kaido Japan's
northernmost island
after a long cold winter the warmer
weather draws people outside
a highlight of spring in Japan is the
children's day festival held every year
on May the 5th families with children
mark the day by flying flags shapes like
koi carp each fish represents a
different member of the family
in ancient legends carp are strong and
successful
these are qualities that parents hope
their children will grow up to possess