 Most viewed - Showa-machi Giant Kite Festival 庄和町大凧あげ祭り |
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One of two giant kites224 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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Poster205 views
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Ride'em cowboy140 viewsAs the kite quickly flew up, the forward kite pullers had to release the rope.
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Festival site129 viewsThey did not allow people go enter the launch area at all times. Spectators were kept far away.
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Lowering the kite127 views
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Moving the kite to launch point127 views
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Michi no Eki126 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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Smaller kite "Yujo"123 views
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Launch point on a low hill119 views
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"Nakama"117 viewsThis is another smaller kite. It means "Circle of Friends."
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"Yujo"115 viewsThis is a smaller kite. It means "Friendship."
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Anchor truck113 views
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No people on the sides either112 views
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Another launch112 views
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Patch up108 views
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Another beautiful take off107 views
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She fell106 views
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Amateur area105 viewsFurther downwind was the amateur area for flying normal kites.
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