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Welcome in the new year at Meiji Jingu Shrine (1 Jan) and picnic on sake and sushi under a cloud of flowering cherry trees for hanami (cherry blossom viewing) (Mar-Apr). Join the raucous processions carrying golden mikoshi – portable shrines – at Asakusa's Sanja Festival (May). See fireworks over the Sumida River in July and watch horse-racing at the Japan Cup (Nov).
Sanno Matsuri
Jun 2012 (annual)
The Hie-jinja Shrine explodes into life during Sanno Matsuri, a traditional festival from Edo times. Sip Japanese tea at garden ceremonies, wander beautiful Ikebana flower displays and, in…
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The May Basho
May 2012 (annual)
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Great Japan Beer Festival
Jun 2012 (annual)
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Artist File: The NACT Annual Show of Contemporary Art
Mar - Jun 2012; not Tue (annual)
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Sanno Matsuri
Jun 2012 (annual)
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Tokyo Boredom
Aug 2012 (annual)
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Asakusa Samba Carnival
Aug 2012 (annual)
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Sumida River Fireworks Display
Aug 2012 (annual)
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Koenji Awa Folk Dance Festival
Aug 2012 (annual)
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Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships
Sep 2012 (annual)
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Grand Festival of Togenuki Jizo
Sep 2012 (various dates)
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