Boy nearly drowns flying kite near the river Highlights from the Neenah-Menasha area dating back 50, 75, 100 and 125 years. Mara Wegner. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

The boy who flew those kites, and made them fly, is the man who manages a business, and makes it go. I appreciate the fact that the occupation of flying kites has been minimized. I might almost ...

Around Tokyo, kites are typically flown during the New Year’s celebration, but they are also flown on May 5 during what was known as Tango no Sekku or Boys’ Day — renamed Children’s Day.

Kite flying isn’t exactly a laid-back hobby, or a cheap one. The kites require maintenance and reeling in a kite on a windy day can be physically taxing, especially when there are 7 to 15 in the ...