KOINOBORI means "carp streamer" and are the fishy windsocks we see all over Okinawa every year leading up to May 5, in celebration of Kodomo-no-hi, or Children’s Day, This day is a national holiday set aside to respect children's personalities, celebrate their happiness, and express gratitude toward mothers.
This normally non-descript location in Kadena-Cho hosts one of the more scenic Kodomo-no-hi celebrations. Hundreds of koinobori are strung across the Hija River, festival booths with kid games and baby ducks to play with line the road, and Eise drummers honor ancestors while local fishermen give boat rides around the inlet. The fluttering SKYFISH create the perfect backdrop for yet another festival with plenty of music, games, and food. Quick PnG for number-upping and location awareness. Watch for traffic and muggles.
Congrats to Team Maddocks for FTF