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The 5th of May is Boy's Day in Japan.
Around this time various things are done to pray for the growth of boys.
One of these things is flying koi carp flags.
Because there is an old Chinese legend that says that a koi carp will become a dragon if it can swim up a waterfall,
flying koi carp flags carries the meaning of asking for a healthy childhood and success out in the world.
It also has the meaning of taking a message to the gods: This boy was born, so please protect him.
It is said that this custom comes from the Edo period,
so it is from around the 18th century.


The date differs from region to region,
but there are some people who take part for several days until the 5th of May.
So some people hang their flags for a good while during April and May.