At that time, kite flying was considered an art requiring special skills. That tradition persists throughout Japan today.
Japan is a veritable treasure trove of kites.
Each region boasts a wide variety of kites, and the most original of these are particularly prized for their outstanding designs. One example are Sakurai kites, made in the Sakurai-cho district of the city of Anjo, Aichi Prefecture. These are designed to catch the wind and help send the kite aloft, and they work well even in a weak wind. To make the frame, Iwase splits and carves pieces of long-jointed bamboo, which he lashes together with linen thread. All tasks are performed by hand and require meticulous craftsmanship.