Yokaichi Giant Kite Museum 八日市大凧会館
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The Yokaichi Giant Kite Museum exhibits the city's giant kite used previously, as well as many different kites from all over Japan and the world. About 20-min. walk from Ohmi Railways Yokaichi Station.
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The giant kite is replaced every three years. The previous giant kite is displayed in the museum, while the current giant kite is flown on the last Sunday in May near Echigawa River.
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The giant kite measures about 13 high and 12 meters across, or the size of 100 tatami mats. This kite flew during 2002-2004. A new giant kite is made every three years.
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What makes the kite unique is that the kite paper is carved with numerous cutouts, based on the design. It is not a solid sheet of paper.
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Giant kite displayed until 2004.
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The design is also characterized by having a pair of creatures and a Japanese kanji character. Together, they indicate a clever meaning based on word play.
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Kites from all over Japan and the world
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An incredible variety of kites are displayed. They come from all 47 prefectures of Japan and many foreign countries.
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Kite train, called rendako 連だこ, based on Awa Odori dancers in Tokushima Prefecture.
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Okinawan kite
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Kite from the USA, obviously.
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Hikone Castle kite, displayed in 2007, the 400th anniversary of the castle.
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Mini theater
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Poster for the giant kite festival in 2005.
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Previous ginat kites rolled up in storage. Another unique thing is that the bamboo frame can be removed and the kite rolled up.
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Kite waits for festival in May 2005, but it broke in half during flight
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