{"id":12447,"date":"2025-11-19T15:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T06:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/?post_type=weblog&p=12447"},"modified":"2025-12-21T10:40:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T01:40:57","slug":"%e4%ba%ba%e6%b0%a3%e6%b7%ba%e8%8d%89%e7%a5%ad%e5%85%b8%ef%bc%9a%e9%85%89%e3%81%ae%e5%b8%82%e7%9a%84%e9%ad%85%e5%8a%9b%e6%8e%a2%e7%b4%a2","status":"publish","type":"weblog","link":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/weblog\/2025111912447\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Asakusa Festival: Discover the Charm of Tori no Ichi"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re planning to visit Asakusa in November, don\u2019t miss the annual Tori no Ichi<\/strong> festival held at Asakusa\u2019s Ootori Shrine<\/strong>. Although it usually takes place in November, the exact dates may be different\u00a0every year. This lively festival has been passed down since the Edo period. It fills the shrine grounds and surrounding streets with countless glittering kumade<\/strong> (decorative bamboo rakes), creating a dazzling and festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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Originally made from bamboo and used as a rake, the kumade<\/strong> has evolved into a lucky charm believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. These decorative rakes are adorned with symbols of luck such as gold coins, rice bags, the Seven Lucky Gods, and even red sea breams representing abundance. They come in all sizes \u2014 from palm-sized to ones larger than your face \u2014 each stall showcases its own unique vibe. When choosing your kumade, trust your intuition and pick the one that feels \u201cmeant for you\u201d. Every single piece is carefully handcrafted by artisans, and if you purchase a larger kumade, the vendor will often celebrate with you by performing the traditional \u201cSanbon-jime\u201d<\/strong> hand-clapping ritual, instantly filling the air with a joyful, festive spirit.<\/p>\n

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The festival runs for 24 hours, starting at midnight and continuing until the following noon. The nighttime Tori no Ichi<\/strong> is especially lively with lanterns illuminate the streets, vendors call out along the bustling stalls, and the air will fill with the mouthwatering aromas of grilled yakitori, squid, and sweet treats. As you stroll, eat, and take in the sights, you\u2019ll be immersed in the nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival.<\/p>\n

For an even more authentic experience, try attending Tori no Ichi<\/strong> dressed in a\u00a0kimono from Kimono Rental Yae ! Strolling through the lantern-lit streets while choosing your kumade<\/strong> will make you feel the charm of Edo-style culture even more deeply\u2014and you\u2019ll look absolutely stunning in photos!<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf38\u00a0Be sure to visit Ootori Shrine<\/strong> to offer your prayers first (there are usually large crowds, so please expect to wait in line) before choosing your kumade<\/strong>\u2014it symbolizes bringing home\u00a0good fortune with you.
\n\ud83c\udf38\u00a0For personal purchases, there\u2019s no need to buy a large kumade<\/strong>\u2014the bigger ones are usually bought by business owners. For individuals, the most important thing is finding the one that feels like it\u2019s \u201cmeant for you.\u201d
\n\ud83c\udf38\u00a0Don\u2019t miss the experience of clapping together with the stall owner to celebrate\u2014this is defiantly the spirit of Tori no Ichi\u2019s<\/strong> lively atmosphere!<\/p>\n

Want to experience the true charm of an authentic Edo-style festival ? Come to the Tori no Ichi<\/strong> at Ootori Shrine\u00a0<\/strong>! Pick out your very own kumade<\/strong> and bring home Happiness, Good Fortune, and the Vibrant Spirit of a Japanese festival. And if you attend in a\u00a0kimono from Kimono Rental Yae, you\u2019ll surely be the most dazzling presence on the streets!<\/p>\n

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2025 Festival Dates (vary each year)<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf8b First Tori: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
\n\ud83c\udf8b Second Tori: Monday, November 24, 2025<\/p>\n

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A Festive Year-End Celebration of Fortune and Fun 🎉🍀<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12733,"menu_order":0,"template":"","weblog_cat":[32,30],"class_list":["post-12447","weblog","type-weblog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","weblog_cat-asakusa","weblog_cat-kimono"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/weblog\/12447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/weblog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/weblog"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/weblog\/12447\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14741,"href":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/weblog\/12447\/revisions\/14741"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"weblog_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yae-japan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/weblog_cat?post=12447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}