 Most viewed - Showa-machi Giant Kite Festival 庄和町大凧あげ祭り |
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One of two giant kites245 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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Poster223 views
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Ride'em cowboy156 viewsAs the kite quickly flew up, the forward kite pullers had to release the rope.
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Patch up152 views
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Smaller kite "Yujo"150 views
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Lowering the kite146 views
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Festival site146 viewsThey did not allow people go enter the launch area at all times. Spectators were kept far away.
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Moving the kite to launch point144 views
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Michi no Eki144 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 hill138 views
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"Nakama"138 viewsThis is another smaller kite. It means "Circle of Friends."
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Anchor truck133 views
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Another launch131 views
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No people on the sides either129 views
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"Yujo"129 viewsThis is a smaller kite. It means "Friendship."
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Patch up127 views
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She fell127 views
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Another beautiful take off125 views
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Amateur area123 viewsFurther downwind was the amateur area for flying normal kites.
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