Young Man and Child with a Kite

Isoda Koryūsai • 1770

Young Man and Child with a Kite, 1770

Click or press Enter to enlarge

Kite-flying is a popular sport in Japan, especially during the New Year's festival. Fanciful kite forms include birds, butterflies, double fans, and portraits of heroes. Traditionally, only boys and men fly kites in Japan.