三社祭 Sanja Matsuri - Part 3
We continue this series of posts about a famous festival in Tokyo.....Part one is HERE. Part two is HERE.
The Sanja Matsuri began on Friday, with a parade in the streets near Asakusa in Tokyo. As we watched the parade file past, I later moved to the inner shrine of Sensoji, where the route would finish.
I managed to get a great spot in front of a walkway, where the parade participants marched past. Here are some photos from the day...please enjoy!
The red-wigged man again, close up this time:
My personal favorite -- the musicians and dancers:
I also shot a video to give readers a sense of the quiet atmosphere on the first day of this festival. Very simple music, with people marching silently by -- it's a very solemn way to begin the three day festival. From day two onwards, the crowds become loud and jovial. I like this contrast very much. ^_^
The whole day had been quite hot so I rewarded myself with some ramune flavored ice cream. Cost? ¥200 ($2/ 80 baht). Ramune tastes similar to cream soda in Canada, so I really like the flavor.
July 1st is Canada Day. My home country celebrates its 146th birthday today. You can read more about celebrations in the country and around the world HERE.
The Sanja Matsuri began on Friday, with a parade in the streets near Asakusa in Tokyo. As we watched the parade file past, I later moved to the inner shrine of Sensoji, where the route would finish.
I managed to get a great spot in front of a walkway, where the parade participants marched past. Here are some photos from the day...please enjoy!
The red-wigged man again, close up this time:
My personal favorite -- the musicians and dancers:
I also shot a video to give readers a sense of the quiet atmosphere on the first day of this festival. Very simple music, with people marching silently by -- it's a very solemn way to begin the three day festival. From day two onwards, the crowds become loud and jovial. I like this contrast very much. ^_^
The whole day had been quite hot so I rewarded myself with some ramune flavored ice cream. Cost? ¥200 ($2/ 80 baht). Ramune tastes similar to cream soda in Canada, so I really like the flavor.
I didn't brave the larger crowds on the second and final days of this festival; if you are curious and want to see more, visit HERE*, or just come to Tokyo in mid May to see it all in person! ^_^
* Video courtesy of Gustavo Thomas via Vimeo.
Sanja Matsuri is held in mid May every year. Location: Sensoji shrine and surrounding area in Asakusa Tokyo. Information is HERE. This event is completely FREE! ^_^
*** Special Message:
July 1st is Canada Day. My home country celebrates its 146th birthday today. You can read more about celebrations in the country and around the world HERE. 
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