Celebrate Children’s Day with a Koinobori Calendar!
This May 2026 calendar coloring page features Koinobori (carp streamers), one of Japan’s most iconic traditions for Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day), celebrated on May 5th.
Cultural Insight: What is Koinobori?
In Japan, families fly carp-shaped windsocks called Koinobori to wish for the strength, success, and happiness of their children. The carp is chosen because it is a brave fish that can swim upstream against strong currents.
Learn Japanese While Coloring
This calendar is a fantastic tool for those interested in Learning Japanese. It includes the days of the week in both English and Japanese characters:
- Sun (日 – Nichi): Day of the Sun
- Mon (月 – Getsu): Day of the Moon
- Tue (火 – Ka): Day of Fire
- Wed (水 – Sui): Day of Water
- Thu (木 – Moku): Day of Wood/Tree
- Fri (金 – Kin): Day of Gold/Metal
- Sat (土 – Do): Day of Earth/Soil
Educational Usage
Perfect for ESL/JSL classrooms, homeschooling, or anyone interested in Asian culture. Color the carps in vibrant scales and practice writing the numbers as you count down the days of May!