In Japanese, kibō means “hope” and nobori means “flags” or “banners.” Through Kibō Nobori, we seek to spread hope, color, and joy throughout the community.

Inspired by the traditional koi nobori flown across Japan to celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day), Kibō Nobori reimagines these symbols of perseverance as contemporary flag installations that move with wind, light, and the surrounding landscape.

From 2021–2024, the project was presented annually as a vibrant Children’s Day celebration in Little Tokyo in partnership with Terasaki Budokan, bringing together music, performance, art, and family-friendly programming that highlighted the creativity and diversity of Japanese American and AAPI communities.

In Spring 2026, Kibō Nobori enters a new chapter through a series of site-specific installations presented at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) in Little Tokyo as part of Kodomo no Hi and AAPI Heritage Month.

The project continues to invite families, artists, and community members to gather, reflect, and celebrate together through color, movement, and shared cultural traditions.

Kibō Nobori was created by Los Angeles–based, half-Japanese artist Faith-Ann Kiwa Young, whose practice explores memory, landscape, and collective care through large-scale textile installations.

More details coming!