Overview
Blades are tied to the lines to cut opponents' strings; the kite designs are family and district crests, drawn large.
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Ikazaki (五十崎町, Ikazaki-chō) was a town located in Kita District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,746 and a density of 149.29 persons per km2. The total area was 38.49 km2. On January 1, 2005, Ikazaki, along with the town of Oda (from Kamiukena District), was merged into the expanded town of Uchiko and no longer exists as an independent municipality. Ikazaki has an annual kite fighting competition on May 5. Bladed metal instruments called 'gagari' are attached to kite strings and used to cut down other kites.
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Founded / opened：1600s Highlights / collection：Thread with blades called gagari, Crests painted on kites Genre：Nihonga (Japanese-style painting), Crafts and ceramics
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