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[Tokyo] Feb3! Tokyo Setsubun soybean scattering Ehomaki hand roll sushi
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- Overview
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- Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
- Take a break from the typical tourist attractions and enjoy snacks at a local shopping street, and visit Kogan-ji Temple to witness a Setsubun ritual.
- Ride on Tokyo's only remaining tram! Enjoy the retro townscape by the tracks and head to the local shopping district. After a five-minute ride, it's time for a traditional Japanese sweet treat at a retro coffee shop.
- Sugamo is a local area famous for its Jizo-dori shopping street, which is always crowded with people of all ages. The famous Kogan-ji Temple has a statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, which is believed to wash away bad spots and bring good health.
- The Setsubun event held at Kogan-ji Temple is a solemn Buddhist event.
- For good luck, eat all the ehomaki rolls at once, facing the direction of blessings for the year. Do not speak a word until you finish eating.
- What to expect
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Take a ride on Tokyo's only remaining tram. Head for Sugamo while viewing the retro houses along the tracks.
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