Events & Festivals (calendar)
- February
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Tokyo Marathon
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- February 3
Setsubun
- Sensoji Temple etc.(Asakusa- Asakusa Sta.)
- Setsubun is a traditional custom performed to welcome spring. Join the crowds as they throw soybeans while shouting "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi" or "Fortune in! Devils out!." The soybeans are meant to have the power to destroy the eyes of the demons.
http://www.e-asakusa.jp/event/1102_setsubun.html
- March
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Tokyo International Anime Fair
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- Early March
Jindaiji Temple Daruma (Daruma Doll) Ichi Fair
- Jindaiji Temple(Chofu-shi - Tsutsujigaoka Sta.)
- Welcoming spring to Tokyo, this fair is known as one of three major daruma fairs in Japan.
http://www.csa.gr.jp/daruma2006.htm
- Late March
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
- Ueno Park(Ueno - Ueno Sta.)
- Enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in Ueno Park. During the festival, 1500 lanterns illuminate the park and allow visitors to enjoy the blossoms into the night.
- April
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La Folle Journee au Japon
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- Mid April
Yabusame (Horseback Archery)
- Sumida-koen Park(Asakusa－Asakusa Sta.)
- The Asakusa school of Yabusame demonstrates their horseback archery in traditional costume.
http://www.city.taito.tokyo.jp/foreign/english/taitou-e.html
- Mid April
Mt. Takao Spring Grand Festival
- Takaosan Yakuoin Temple(Mt. Takao - Takaosanguchi Sta.)
- Parade of children (chigo), who dress up in traditional colorful costumes and walk along with yamabushi monks and marching bands.
http://www.takaosan.or.jp/
- May
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Kanda matsuri (Kanda Festival)
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- June
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Sanno matsuri (Sanno Festival)
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- July
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Fireworks Festival
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- August
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Tokyo-wan Dai Hanabi Taikai (Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks)
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- September
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Tokyo Jazz Festival
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- October
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Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple's Oeshiki Festival
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- November
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Tokyo Jidai Matsuri (Tokyo Jidai Festival)
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- December
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Illuminations showcasing the winter nights
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- January
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Tokyo Shobo Dezome-shiki(The New Year's Fire Review)
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