Kumano Festival That I Missed (2004-09-30)
There are many matsuri (festivals) in summer here in Tokyo. The classic ones will be those that feature Japanese in traditional costumes showcasing a portable shrine (omikoshi) through the streets with loud music and drums. I've seen such parades the past few years but I haven't made an effort to go to one this year.
We just missed a big one last week that took place in
Shinjuku (
). I saw its advertisement on residential notice boards
throughout our neighbors the past few weeks but I didn't make a metal
note to remember the dates it was held. I only realized the
matsuri was on when KL and I went to Shinjuku to meet Fung last weekend
and saw all these laterns, makeshift shrines and omikoshi on the
streets. This matsuri, Kumano Temple Festival, is supposed to be
quite spectacular and well-known. I'll have to wait till next
year to take its pictures.
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