JAPANESE FESTIVAL & GARDEN LOVERS, THIS IS GOING TO BE GREAT!
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For the first time in 4 long years, it's the 21st Oedo-Mikoshi Festival!
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Many Mikoshi carrying teams & gorgeous, ornately carved & decorated portable Shinto shrines from towns around the Kanto area & elsewhere will be joining in this rare, exciting, festive & competitive event, which will also feature singing, local celebrities, tasty food stalls & much more!
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The 21st Oedo Mikoshi Festival in Kiba Park
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11:00-16:00
Organizer: Japan Mikoshi Association
This will be the first time in four years that the event will be held.
Organizer: Japan Mikoshi Association
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Participating mikoshi groups have been decided.
[*In no particular order]:
Omiya Hyoyukai, Lion's Club, Gifu Mutsumi,
Yoshikawa Yasaka Matsuri Seinenkai, Chiba Higashi Mutsumi, Edo Mikoshi Kiteru Rengo, Itabashi Mutsumi, Edo Mikoshi Kiteru Rengo, Itabashi Group, Matsuri Mamoru Rengo, Sakura Rengo Mikoshi Koukoukai, Kanto Nakakomikai, Chiba Prefecture Mikoshi Preservation League, Chiba Prefecture Mikoshi Preservation Federation, and the Seven Mikoshi Fellowship!
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The schedule is as follows
11:00 Opening Ceremony
11:20-12:20 Oedo Mikoshi Contest (12 portable shrines)
12:20-15:20 Various entertainment and song shows (entertainment stage)
14:30-15:30 United parade of portable shrines
15:30-15:55 Oedo Mikoshi Contest Awards
16:00 End of event
Edo traditional culture exhibition and booths will be open from 11:00 to 16:00.
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Time may be adjusted according to circumstances.
The event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
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Kiba Park is a big, gorgeous, green space in Koto Ward, and it's not far from the justly famous "Daimyo-landscape" garden, "Kiyosumi Teien" which was created in the 18th & 19th centuries.
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Before attending the great Oedo Mikoshi Festival, let's get acquainted while taking a stroll along the paths of beautiful, historic Kiyosumi Teien Gardens!
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The beautifully🌃 managed grounds of Kiyosumi Garden (清澄庭園, Kiyosumi Teien) were originally the residence of an Edo-era merchant (Edo: 1603-1868)
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Ownership eventually changed to a feudal lord who turned them the estate into an impressive "Daimyo" garden, the landscaping of which attempts to replicate famous places of beauty from around Japan. During the Meiji Period, Yataro Iwasaki, the founder of Mitsubishi bought the garden to entertain his guests. It was donated to the city and opened to the public in 1932.
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A highlight of the landscape garden are the many impressive stones set around the grounds, plus, the many remarkable water-birds who make their homes these!
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Such landscape stones are highly sought after and valuable, and some of the ones in the garden are famous stones that were acquired from all across Japan.
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When strolling the garden's grounds be sure to venture across the stepping stone paths that are set in the water. This is called "isowatari", and from these great stones you can see fish and turtles under the surface of the pond as well as reflections of the garden in the water.
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Halfway around the garden stands a teahouse-styled building, "Ryoutei House", which appears to hover over the water from across the pond, but cannot be entered. Near the garden entrance is the Taisho Kinen-kan, a memorial hall of Emperor Taisho. We may see the beautiful Matsuo Basho poetry monument, the traditional Yagura-style Kiyosumi Clock Tower plus many wonderful birds, animals, plants & more.
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Walking from the gardens, we'll pass through an old & historic area. We'll visit the Historical Landmark / grave of renowned Explorer Rinzo Mamiya, & stroll through lovely Fukutomigawa Park on our way to the Mikoshi Festival.
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(The 21st Annual Oedo Mikoshi festival is free of charge & admission charge for beautiful Kiyosumi Gardens, just ￥150!)
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Meet us outside at the ->A3 exit of Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station* at 9:AM!
*(Accessible by both Tokyo Metro Hanzomon & Tokyo Metro Oedo Lines.)
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WE HAVE NO SET EVENT FEE, but work hard to create interesting, enjoyable events for you, so PLEASE be generous (￥1000-3000🙏🏻)
👉🏻 This is an all-ages Meetup, so kids are FREE & welcome 👨👩👦👦 but babes-in arms are discouraged due to possible noise & other factors. (Sorry!) YOU MAY BRING A GUEST OR TWO, but we'd prefer to have your friends join our group as regular members!
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THIS MEETUP WILL BE FUN, SO LET'S ALL GO!!
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Thanks, KERRY D. 😎
