Traditional Japanese kites
Traditional Japanese kites are usually square shaped, and pictures of warriors “Yakko (奴)” or Kabuki actors are drawn on the surface together with Japanese writing.
Kite-flying (Tako-age: 凧あげ) is enjoyed as a traditional New Year’s activity.
日本の凧はたいてい四角く、武士(奴)や歌舞伎の絵が描かれています。
凧あげは伝統的な正月の遊びとして楽しまれています。