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[Tokyo] Tokyo Akabane Fool's Festival Join The Festivities As Locals Do

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Overview
  • This is the only place where you can not only observe but also participate in the Japanese festival!
  • About 500 years ago, a Samurai warrior named Ota Dokan built a castle in Akabane. This was the beginning of Tokyo.
  • The first Akabane Baka Matsuri (Akabane Fool's Festival) was held on April 1, 1956, by local store owners to commemorate Dokan's great deeds and to “bring a festival to the residents of Akabane as well”.
  • The festival begins with marching performances, followed by fool dancing, cosplay, portable shrines, and a variety of other groups. The festival is one of the largest events in Tokyo, and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
  • Why don't you wear the Happi festival costume same as locals and join Baka odori (crazy dances) together? This is a rare opportunity to have fun with local people! After the festival, Kanpai with a chilled beer then explore "Senbero" drinking area! Participating in the festival with the Japanese will surely be a unforgettable day.
What to expect

- Change into festival costumes - Practice "Fool Dance" together - Watch other teams' cosplay - Let's have fun with quizzes and games while waiting for the parade to depart!

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