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Culture Ichiyo Sakura Festival - Oiran Dochu Procession 2025 Mid Apr The Oiran Dochu Procession is a beautiful recreation of an Edo Period procession through the streets of Asakusa.
Culture Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2024 Saturday - Apr 27th Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried..
Culture Shirasagi-no Mai at Senso-ji Temple 2025 Mid Apr Shirasagi-no Mai is a beautiful ceremonial procession performed at Senso-ji Temple and dates back over 1000 years.
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