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Smaller kitesThe museum displays many different kites from all over Japan and other countries.May 04, 2005
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Museum floorThis is where they make the giant kites during Feb. to April.May 04, 2005
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Older giant kite "Odako"The museum displays giant kites from previous years. Usually the giant kites are destroyed after the festival. But a few of them have been preserved here. The kanji means "Giant Kite."May 04, 2005
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Giant Kite MuseumLocated a short walk from the kite festival site. This is also where you can catch the bus back to Kasukabe Station.May 04, 2005
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PosterMay 04, 2005
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Another beautiful take offMay 04, 2005
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Another launchMay 04, 2005
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Amateur areaFurther downwind was the amateur area for flying normal kites.May 04, 2005
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Anchor truckMay 04, 2005
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"Nakama"This is another smaller kite. It means "Circle of Friends."May 04, 2005
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She fellMay 04, 2005
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Patch upMay 04, 2005
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"Yujo"This is a smaller kite. It means "Friendship."May 04, 2005
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Smaller kite "Yujo"May 04, 2005
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Michi no EkiThe kite design is the same every year, but the kanji characters change. They make a new giant kite every year.May 04, 2005
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Also see the video at YouTube.May 04, 2005
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Ride'em cowboyAs the kite quickly flew up, the forward kite pullers had to release the rope.May 04, 2005
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Launch point on a low hillMay 04, 2005
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No people on the sides eitherMay 04, 2005
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Festival siteThey did not allow people go enter the launch area at all times. Spectators were kept far away.May 04, 2005
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Moving the kite to launch pointMay 04, 2005
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Patch upMay 04, 2005
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Lowering the kiteMay 04, 2005
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One of two giant kitesThis festival has two giant kites and two smaller (but still large) kites. Resting on its side, the kite was scheduled to fly at 2 pm. The kanji characters read "Michi no Eki" in reference to a new train station built in the town.May 04, 2005
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