Most viewed - Kasukabe 春日部市 |
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One of two giant kites240 viewsThis 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.
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Poster220 views
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Ride'em cowboy154 viewsAs the kite quickly flew up, the forward kite pullers had to release the rope.
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Patch up149 views
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Festival site143 viewsThey did not allow people go enter the launch area at all times. Spectators were kept far away.
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Smaller kite "Yujo"142 views
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Lowering the kite141 views
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Moving the kite to launch point141 views
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Michi no Eki141 viewsThe kite design is the same every year, but the kanji characters change. They make a new giant kite every year.
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Launch point on a low hill134 views
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"Nakama"132 viewsThis is another smaller kite. It means "Circle of Friends."
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Anchor truck131 views
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"Yujo"127 viewsThis is a smaller kite. It means "Friendship."
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Another launch126 views
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No people on the sides either125 views
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She fell123 views
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Another beautiful take off122 views
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Patch up121 views
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Amateur area120 viewsFurther downwind was the amateur area for flying normal kites.
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Smaller kites112 viewsThe museum displays many different kites from all over Japan and other countries.
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Giant Kite Museum111 viewsLocated a short walk from the kite festival site. This is also where you can catch the bus back to Kasukabe Station.
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Older giant kite "Odako"104 viewsThe 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."
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Museum floor100 viewsThis is where they make the giant kites during Feb. to April.
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