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May / Sanja Matsuri
Sanja Festival
Asakusa Jinja Shrine deifies three people: two fishermen and a wise man.
The festival also goes by the name Sanja Gongen, a reference to the three people.
Sanja Matsuri Festival celebrates this shrine and it is held over the third weedend in May.
This festival is known for tis participants proudly carrying mikoshi portable shrine.
July / Hozuki Ichi
Chinese Lantern Plant Fair
July / Suidagawa Hanabi Taikai
Sumida River Fireworks Display Contest
From throughtout the Edo period, Japanese fireworks technology has developed to the level of world renown.
There are many fireworks display in Japan, but those during the Sumida River Display Contest are some of the most famous.
The contest is held at the end of July.
The fireworks in the sky bring the art of color alive and fascinate visitors.
August / Taito Takigi Noh
Noh play by torchlight in Taito City
August / Asakusa Samba Matsuri
