Kanda Matsuri: A Festival Passed Down from the Edo Period
#WhereToGoOnTheWeekend π Nearest Station: Ochanomizu Station, Exit 1 β‘οΈ History: From the Edo Period to Present Day (150th Anniversary this year) Known As: One of Japan's Three Great Festivals, One of Edo's Three Great Festivals (Ancient Traditional Festival) πΏπ Event Dates: May 11 - May 17, 2023 (First Time in Four Years) Last Held: 2019, and this is the first time since the pandemic. It's also the 150th anniversary of the Kanda Matsuri, so this year's festival is especially grand. Even with light rain, the celebratory atmosphere is undiminished! π πΏπ In the photos, you can see people carrying a palanquin called omikoshi. People living in the same area work together to carry it. Originally, this was meant to drive away disasters and evil spirits, hoping for a bountiful harvest and greater gains in the future. Now, it's more about strengthening community bonds and enriching entertainment life. (Note: My Japanese friends also see it this way.) πΏπ #JapaneseSummerFestival π
