@realmairie: Meet Geishas in Tokyo: No Need to Travel to Kyoto! Tokyo’s Akasaka district was once home to 400 geishas, and today only 20 remain, keeping the city’s traditional arts alive. This weekend, you can also experience the Hikawa Festival, a centuries-old celebration honoring local shrines with floats, mikoshi (portable shrines), and community parades, a perfect glimpse into Tokyo’s cultural heritage. Festival Highlights:
🗓 Fri, Sep 19 (6–9 PM) – Traditional Hikawa float “Two Old Men Standing” & town council mikoshi parade from Akasaka-Mitsuke → Akasaka stations → Akasaka-dōri. 🗓 Sat, Sep 20 – Children’s mikoshi parade: 11–12 AM (Ark Hills), 1–4 PM (Akasaka), plus stalls & local shops 3–9 PM. 🗓 Sun, Sep 21 (10 AM–5 PM) – Hikawa Shrine mikoshi + floats + neighborhood shrines parade toward Tokyo Midtown (from 1 PM) via Akasaka Street & Nogizaka. ✨ Send this to the person you want to go with and make it a weekend to remember! #tokyo #japanfestival #japantrip

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 15:20:10 GMT