Koinobori (鯉幟, Koi-nobori?), meaning "carp streamer" in Japanese, are Carp-shaped Wind Socks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no Sekku (端午の節句), a traditional calendrical event which is now designated a National holiday; Children's Day.[1] These wind socks are made by drawing carp patterns on paper, cloth or other nonwoven fabric. They are then allowed to flutter in the wind. This