Colourful koinobori streamers flap in the breeze against the backdrop of Tokyo Tower on Saturday, the first day of the Golden Week holidays.

Japan’s state of emergency, declared due to the coronavirus pandemic, is currently scheduled to end on May 6, the day after Children’s Day.

On Saturday, visitors to see the traditional koinobori spectacle were scarce. Tokyo Tower, a popular tourist landmark, is currently closed to visitors.

Golden Week encompasses four of Japan’s 15 national holidays of the year. It begins with Showa Day, then continues with Constitution Day, Greenery Day and Children’s Day.

In ordinary times, Golden Week produces a spike in domestic travel and consumer spending.

333 Koinobori (carp-shaped windsocks or streamers) for celebrating Children's Day on display outside Tokyo Tower, amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This year, Tokyo Tower closed its doors (from April 8) in response to the state of emergency declared by the Japanese government. A few visitors wearing face masks gather to see the colorful carp-shaped streamers during the Golden Week holidays. In Japan, Children's Day takes place yearly on May 5 during the Golden Week holidays to celebrate healthy growth and well-being of children.