It is thought that kites were first introduced to Japan by Buddhist monks who came from China in the Nara period (710-794 CE). Kites were used for practical purposes, such as lifting materials to ...

Longview Parks and Rec handed out around 2,000 free kites to those who wanted one. They estimated around 5,000 people came out.

Ilira Ndreu and Almir Zeqo take a selfie inside of a 100-foot spin sock on display at the 33rd Annual Kite Festival in Northeast Miami-Dade on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Photo by Matias J.

one of only three women kite makers working in Japan in the early 20th century. Comments are closed for this object What's this? Most of the content on A History of the World is created by the ...