Ronnie Smith of Anniston caught a 29.5‑pound orange koi carp at Oxford Lake — his second unique catch in the area. He and his wife released the fish back into the water, calling it a healthy surprise.

Brightly colored windsocks in the shape of carp are a common sight in Japan ahead of Children’s Day on May 5. The tradition ...

The Sheraton Waikiki has some new world-famous residents move in Sunday afternoon. Tamio Mori, the mayor of Nagaoka, Honolulu’s sister city, donated 25 prized nishikigoi, or colorful carp, to live in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan is covered in colorful carp kites this week. Here’s what you need to know about koinobori, a Japanese tradition that’s ...

IWAKURA, Aichi -- Visitors to one of Japan's top cherry blossom-viewing spots in this central Japan city were treated to a dual spectacle as an annual washing of "koinobori" carp streamers took place ...

At Shanghai Ocean University, three young researchers from Bangladesh and Pakistan are diving into the world of Oujiang color ...

OGUNI, Kumamoto Prefecture—About 3,000 “koinobori” carp-shaped streamers are casting out festive spring colors over the Tsuetate Onsen hot spring resort area. The koinobori streamers are displayed ...

Children's Day is May 5 and one symbol associated with the holiday is the koinobori, a colorful carp-styled windsock. The carp symbolizes strength and success, since, according to a Chinese legend, a ...