Kanda Festival tells the start of early summer in Tokyo as described in my last post (May 12, 2013). Sanja Festival in Asakusa is often said to be a symbol of Tokyo’s early summer. I visited Asakusa today.
Tens of mikoshi or portal shrines were moveing in and around Asakusa Shrine. I met with mikoshi or portal shrine parades in many streets – both in main roads and small pathes.
Some mikoshi were carried by children.
People were in traditional happi costume. The names of local communities were printed in the back of happi. 
The approach to the shrine) is called Nakamise street. There are many shops at the sides of the street. Mikoshi parede moved in Nakamise through crowds of visitors.
Various performances including dram performance were played in the Shrine’s garden. Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Temple also locates in the same area.
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