img0.etsystatic.com/ The carp or the Koi fish is a symbol of great importance in Japan and it is very respected. We could see colourful fishes swimming around in ponds associated with temples and shrines. It is believed as the symbol of good luck, happiness and well being. The Koi fishes could swim across the stream, hence it is also believed as the symbol of courage and willpower. We could see Koi fish paintings on male’s kimonos and during the boy’s festival called “Tano no Sekku” held on May 5th. Every house having boys will be hanging Koinobori (koi fish windsock flags) in front of their house. Koi fish pair can