They may fry fish on Children's Day, milum, but they also fly fish. There are huge handmade, colorful fish that are flown on strings and poles--the fish hang from windows--the fish are all over the place on Children's Day. But I can't remember what the day is called in Japanese.

If you can imagine a land full of flying fish and happy children, then you've got a good idea of Children's Day in Japan.

But, if you imagine flying fish and getting cornobbled, then you need to restructure your imagination.

Best regards,
Theresa Ranson