Many Japanese people find walking through a Japanese Garden very relaxing. This is a picture of the beautiful garden at the New Otani Hotel in Tokyo. We found it relaxing to walk through the garden and look at its beauty.
Many gardens contain pools of large carp called koi.
To the Japanese people, the large koi are a symbol of the courage, strength , and patience needed to accomplish big goals. On May 5, families with boys fly carp streamers for Children's Day . This streamer has been a symbol of success in life. To the Japanese people, the large koi are a symbol of the courage, strength , and patience needed to accomplish big goals. The top streamer is the pennant.