This was submitted by Kristine Aono from Silver Spring, MD for Discover Nikkei’s Nima-kai Kodomo no Hi Traditions photo activity.

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This photo shows my son with the koinobori that we hang on our door every May 5th. We hung one over his crib when he was a baby. That baby is now 22 years old. I hope these family traditions will continue for many generations to come.