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The 46th Oedo Kazuki Parade

[Sam] October 29, 2018 12:00

DSC07496ELS'.jpgDSC07491RS''G.jpgOn October 28, the Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival, a gathering of culture and food from all over the country, was held around Chuo-dori from Kyobashi to Nihonbashi.

This festival is celebrating its 46th anniversary this year.

The annual "Oedo Kashiki Parade", which is attended by a total of about 2,000 people, brings together festivals and dances from various places with the aim of becoming the starting point of the five highways connected to the whole country, Nihonbashi.

Following the “Opening Parade”, 14 groups of Awa Odori and other festivals and dance groups from all over the country participated, led by the “Edo Fire Memorial Party” “Kimidori, Maburi” of the “Edo Fire Memorial Party”. We parade along Chuo-dori from 2-chome to Muromachi 2-chome.

Even after the parade passed, this time, "Dare Demo BON Dancers" led by SAM of TRF will be added, and you can enjoy unique performances from various places at five locations.

On Nishikawashi guardian of children and travelers Street, there is a "country traffic market" that reproduces the bustle of Edo and sells specialty products nationwide.