This year runs until May 5th, displaying 1,000 Koi carp lanterns. These symbolize wishes for children to grow up strong and resilient, like carp swimming upstream and transforming into dragons in East Asian culture.

by Naive-Durian-6562

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  2. Punchinballz

    Its your photo after all OP but isnt it Kyoto?!