Most viewed - Kasukabe 春日部市 |
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One of two giant kites228 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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Poster208 views
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Ride'em cowboy143 viewsAs the kite quickly flew up, the forward kite pullers had to release the rope.
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Patch up133 views
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Festival site133 viewsThey did not allow people go enter the launch area at all times. Spectators were kept far away.
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Lowering the kite131 views
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Moving the kite to launch point131 views
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Michi no Eki130 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"127 views
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Launch point on a low hill123 views
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"Yujo"119 viewsThis is a smaller kite. It means "Friendship."
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Anchor truck119 views
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"Nakama"118 viewsThis is another smaller kite. It means "Circle of Friends."
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Another launch117 views
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No people on the sides either115 views
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Patch up112 views
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She fell109 views
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Another beautiful take off109 views
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Giant Kite Museum109 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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Amateur area108 viewsFurther downwind was the amateur area for flying normal kites.
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Smaller kites105 viewsThe museum displays many different kites from all over Japan and other countries.
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Older giant kite "Odako"98 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 floor97 viewsThis is where they make the giant kites during Feb. to April.
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