Tag: matsuri

Awa Odori Matsuri

Awa Odori Matsuri

So happened upon two matsuri’s when I was out and about in Tokyo.  Both were quite similar, one in Asakusa and another in Koenji so I’ve decided to group them together here. This is part of the Awa Odori to welcome spirits back at the 

A festival in Tokyo

A festival in Tokyo

So last time I was in Tokyo I managed to make it to many many festivals, so this time I am being a bit more selective On the way to the Yasukuni shrine.  Unfortunately for some reason I keep on thinking that is the Yasainiku 

Koenji matsuri

Koenji matsuri

Last weekend in Tokyo… Had to make it special! One stop: The festival starts.  Apologies in advance for the crappy photos, too many people in the way….  About a million people in Koenji I think… and this is not an exaggeration.  Also only had my