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| Date | Mar. 18 (Thu.), 2010 |
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Sensoji Temple 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 |
| Access | 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line, the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, or the Tsukuba Express |
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Honzon Jigen-e Ceremony
Image provided by Sensoji Temple
In addition to a memorial service to commemorate the day when Kannon, the temple’s deity, revealed herself to the public, the ceremony includes a parade by all monks of the temple, including the highest-ranked one. Kinryu-no mai (golden dragon dance) will also be presented and offered in the precincts to celebrate the special day at the temple.
URL：http://www.senso-ji.jp/annual_event/honzonjigene.html (event information; only available in Japanese) |
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Mar. 25 (Thu.) - Mar. 28 (Sun.), 2010 <Business day> Mar. 25 (Thu.) & 26 (Fri.) 10:00 - 17:00 <Public day> Mar. 27 (Sat.) & 28 (Sun.) 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Venue |
Tokyo Big Sight east halls 1, 2 & 3, reception hall, and other locations 3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063 |
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3-minute walk from Kokusai-tenjijo-seimon Station on the YURIKAMOME 7-minute walk from Kokusai-tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line |
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Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010
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Held every spring at Tokyo Big Sight, the festival is the world’s largest trade show in the Japanese anime industry. In addition to a business fair, the festival features a variety of programs and events, including an award ceremony of the Tokyo Anime Award, and attracts visitors from around the world.
URL: http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/ (event official website in English) |
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March |
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| Date | Mar. 14 (Sun.), 2010 |
| Venue |
Mt. Takao Yakuoin Temple Kitoden parking lot 2395 Takaomachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 193-8686 |
| Access | 3-minute walk from Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Line |
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Hiwatari-sai (Firewalking Festival)
At the festival, Mt. Takao’s yamabushi monks walk bare foot over fire as part of their training to pray for world peace, people’s good health and longevity, protection from evil, and traffic safety. It is believed that spectators of the ceremony may still receive mercy from the temple’s deity without walking over fire.
URL:http://www.takaosan.or.jp/hiwatari/index.html (event information; only available in Japanese) |
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March |
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| Date | Mar. 3 (Wed.) & 4 (Thu.), 2010 |
| Venue |
Jindaiji Temple 5-15-1 Jindaiji-motomachi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0017 |
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1-minuite walk from Jindaiji bus stop on “Jindaiji” route (available from Chofu Station or Tsutsujigaoka Station on the Keio Line) 5-minute walk from Jindaiji-iriguchi bus stop on “Chofu Station north exit” route (available from Mitaka Station or Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line) |
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Ganzan Daishi Taisai (Grand Festival) and Daruma-ichi (Fair)
URL: http://www.jindaiji.or.jp/event/ (event information; only available in Japanese)
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March |
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| Date | Mar. 27 (Sat.) 10:00 - Mar. 28 (Sun.) 18:00, 2010 |
| Venue | Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown, The National Art Center, Tokyo, Suntory Museum of Art, Mori Art Museum, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, Roppongi Shopping Street, and other participating facilities and public spaces in the Roppongi area |
| Access | Visit official websites of the event and/or venues for details |
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Roppongi Art Night 2010
© cie des Quidams
URL: http://www.roppongiartnight.com/ (event official website) |