Photo: Bridge Under the River Koi

A temporary bridge is erected to assist visitors in accessing both sides of the river and enjoying the beauty of the Koi no bori swimming in the breeze overhead. Behind the building in the foreground is the tiny village of Oku in far northern Okinawa. This village is in about as remote an area you can imagine. Still people come from the big city by the bus loads to see this display and celebrate Kodomo no hi with the people of this tiny village.