ASIMO at Miraikan

ASIMO (the humanoid robot) is working as a science communicator of Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation). Awesome! His complex physical movement and soothing sign language with a song: ♪ Today, the sky is beautiful.........Let's fulfill our cherished dreams. ♪

For further information. ↓

http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/

(YokoN)

Sumo grand champion’s ring-entering ceremony will be held at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine

On October 7, Kakuryu, the 71th Yokozuna sumo grand champion will attend a ceremony at Tomioka Hachimangu shrine, Koto city: His name will be added to a huge stone monument, on which successive grand champions’ names are engraved.

The schedule of ceremony conducted in the traditional Japanese way will be as follows;

Shinto rituals in the main hall at 10:30am

Name inscription ceremony in front of the stone monument at 11:00am

Ring-entering ceremony by Kakuryu accompanied by a referee and two sumo wrestlers, on the approach to the main hall at 11:30am.

Visitors to the shrine can freely watch the ceremony except the part in the main hall. Details are here.↓

http://www.tomiokahachimangu.or.jp/gyoji/saiji/topics/yokozuna.html   

(N.T.) 

Huge stone monument for Yokozuna at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

Harumafuji, Hakuho, Asashoryu, and Musashimaru.
Those Yokozuna names are engraved on stone monument.

The close relationship between sumo and Tomioka Hachimangu shrine dates back to the late 17^thcentury, when the first professional sumo tournament was held there. If you are interested in history of the shrine, there is a perfect free walking tour by KEV. Click here for details. 　

A scarecrow contest in KOTO city

A scarecrow contest is held between Sep. 1st and 15th along the Fukagawa Edo Museum Street, Koto City. This is my favorite . A scarecrow of "Funassy", one of the most popular mascot characters that make people smile and relax.
Please see our twitter page for more funny scarecrow pics. 
by A.M.

Exciting !! Summer festival at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine !

 

 

 

 

 

 

17th August, 2014

Above two  movie show the exciting Mikoshi carrying of summer festival at Tomioka Hachimangu shrine. People carried mikoshi, which is portable shrine and walked through Eitaibashi street. People feel deity in Mikoshi close to themselves.  They carried Mikoshi calling "Washoi washoi", which means good relationship with others.

 

Free tour to enjoy summer festival at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine

 

Summer festival has come around the corner!

Summer festival at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is one of the most exciting and famous events in Tokyo.

Before the date of summer festival, we will have a free walking tour to feel peoples enthusiasm and excitement, so please join us!

You may have experience unprecedented happenings, such as wearing Happi and carrying Mikoshi on your shoulder!

Dates & time: Saturday 16th August, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (About 3 hours)

Meeting time and spot: Entrance gate at Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station on Toei Oedo Line (E15) at 2:50 pm on 16th August
 

Reservation: Please mail to us (koto.guide@gmail.com) to inform the number of participants beforehand.
 

If you are Japanese, please bring foreign friends or relatives with you.

We are waiting for your participation! 

Blooming flowers at Kiyosumi Garden

 

Cherry blossom and camellia are blooming at Kiyosumi Garden. Let's enjoy walking in Kiyosumi garden on spring sunny day!

Wasen traditional boat and cherry blossom viewing

Spring officially arrived in Tokyo with cherry blossom season has come.
How about viewing cherry blossom from a Japanese traditional boat, Wasen （和船）, during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival of Edo-Fukagawa?

You can experience both Wasen (Japanese traditional wooden boat) and Hanami (flower viewing), unique combination of two Japanese traditional cultures.

Wasen cruising is offered by "Wasen Tomo no Kai" (Japanese boat Friendhship Association).

dates & time: Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 to April 20, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Place: Kurofune-bashi Bridge, 2 minutes' walk from No. 4 exit of Monzen-nakacho Station on Toei Oedo Line (E15) or Tokyo Metro (T12)
Fee: 500 yen
No reservation needed.

Other events of Cherry Blossom Festival of Edo-Fukagawa include shuttle vessels to Nihonbashi, cherry blossom viewing buses, cherry blossom viewing cafes, photo exhibition and lots more!
Most events around Monzen-nakacho Station and Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station (E14/Z11).
Enjoy!