| Tourism in Tokyo continues to flourish as the years go | | | | platform that represents the Emperor, Empress, and |
| by. Here are the annual events in Tokyo to guide you | | | | the traditional court. |
| in your stay in the city for you to witness and | | | | Cherry Blossom Viewing. It is also known as |
| experience the moments of its cultural legacy. | | | | Hanami or flower viewing, which is celebrated in early |
| New Years Eve. Also known as Ganjitsu in | | | | April. The Japanese go to the parks and have an |
| Japanese. It is celebrated in the entire country and | | | | outdoor party while enjoying the ambiance of falling |
| people strive to greet the rising sun. The celebration | | | | cherry blossoms. |
| lasts for three days and people go to shrines to pray | | | | Children's Day. Known as Kodomi no Hi in |
| for good luck and health. | | | | Japanese. It is celebrated on the 5th of May and part |
| Setsubun Festival. Roughly translated as | | | | of the Golden Week. It was designated as a national |
| Bean-throwing festival. It is celebrated every January in | | | | holiday on 1948 and aims to celebrate children's |
| Shinto shrines to push the devils out and purify the | | | | happiness. |
| shrine. Priests will throw roasted soybeans, small | | | | Asakusa Samba Carnival. It is celebrated on the |
| envelopes with money, sweets, and other treats as | | | | end of August in Asakusa, Tokyo. Lovers from all |
| people gather around to catch them. | | | | over Japan come to Asakusa to compete in the |
| Golden Dragon Dance. An annual Japanese | | | | colorful Samba dancing. |
| Dragon dance performed in February at Senso-ji in | | | | Joya no Kane. The festival where Tsuri-gane or |
| Asakusa, Tokyo. According to legend, golden dragons | | | | the great bells of the Buddhist temples are struck at |
| descended when Senso-ji was founded by fishermen. | | | | midnight on New Year's Eve. According to Buddhism, |
| Hina Matsuri. On March 3, Japan celebrates Girls' | | | | man has 108 sins. Upon hearing the bell 108 times, he is |
| Day. Ornamental dolls are displayed in a red-carpeted | | | | lifted from sin. |