2012 EVENT CALENDAR
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Address: 2-24-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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The new year has started, and here's our Event Calendar 2012! ^^
As you will see, there's much to do! ^^
January
Asakusa event
1st - 19th Fuyu Botan ( Winter peony )
You can enjoy beautiful winter peony in Ueno Toshogu. Botan Park in Ueno Toshogu is open from 9:30 to 16:30. Admission fee is 600 yen.
2nd to 26th - New Year's Kabuki
Three well-known dramas being staged at the Kokaido this month. Attending kabuki is one of the many activities people do to ring in the new year. @Asakusa Kokaido
Hostel event
10th and 18th - SUMO Wrestling Tournament Tour
January Grand Sumo Tournament will be held from January 8 till 22. We, Sakura Hostel Asakusa, have Sumo Tour on January 10th (TUE) and 18th (WED). Please ask the staff for more information. Come to the front desk to sign up for this tour!!
15th - Shodo workshop
You have an oppoturnity to experience Shodo. We will give you some suggestions of your name in Kanji. Shodo workshop will be from 18:00 to 19:00. Your Shodo art is going to be a good souvenir from Japan. Please come and join us!! More info>> Shodo Workshop
21st - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
February
Asakusa event
3rd - Setsubun Bean Throwing
Setsubun is a bean-throwing ceremony held on the last day of winter. Sensoji Temple in Asakusa is believed to be the first temple to start the ceremony for the general public. @Sensoji Temple
26th - Tokyo Marathon
A number of amateur runners run on major streets in central Tokyo, including those in wheelchairs and with physical/mental challenges. It starts from Shinjuku and end at Tokyo Big Sight. @Kaminarimon Gate
26th - Nagashi Bina Doll Festival
Edo Nagashibina is the floating of boats containing dolls on the river. It is the traditional custom of evicting all misfortune and evil spirit from the girl. It ensures a healthy life. @Sumida river
Hostel event
18th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
19th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character)
Enjoy Shodo as if you are a great calligrapher!!
March
Asakusa event
18th - Kinryu-no-mai
The official name for Sensoji Temple is Kinryuzan and this name comes from a tale about a golden dragon. It is performed by more than 70 male volunteers from local youth organizations. @Sensoji Temple
Hostel event
17th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
18th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character)
April
Asakusa event
8th - Shirasagi no Mai (White Heron Dance) festival
The white heron (shirasagi) dance is a religious rite to drive out the plague and purify the spirits on their passage to the next world. The white faces of the dancers signify innocence, purity and gentleness. @Sensoji Temple
21th - Yabusame Archery
Yabusame is a type of mounted archery in traditional Japanese archery.
An archer on a running horse shoots three special "turnip-headed" arrows successively at three wooden targets.
Yabusame, or the horseback archery that takes place in Asakusa, has a very long history.It must have indeed been a thrilling event for everyone! @Sumida River side
28th - Nakizumo Festival - Crying Baby Contest
Parents pray for their children's good health as young sumo wrestlers hold their babies high in pairs.The baby with the loudest howls is declared the winner by the sumo judge. @Sensoji Temple
Hostel event
Hanami party
We have Hanami Party under the cherry trees along Sumida River. Viewing very beautiful cherry blossoms, we enjoy drinking, eating, talking, etc.... @Sakura Hostel Asakusa
15th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character) and enjoy Shodo as if you are a great calligrapher!!
21th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
May
Asakusa event
5th - Takara no Mai Dance
In the Takara-no-mai or "treasure dance" which celebrates the blessings and goodness of the Kannon, the treasure ship is pulled by many young children. @Around Sensoji Temple
19th and 20nd - Sanja Matsuri
The Sanja Matsuri ("Three Shrine Festival"), is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. Its prominent parades revolve around three mikoshi, as well as traditional music and dancing. @Asakusa town
Hostel event
Sumo Tour
May Grand Sumo Tournament will be held from May 6th till 20th. We will walk to the sumo stadium in Ryogoku and watch sumo match. Please ask the staffs for more information. @Sakura Hostel Asakusa
19th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
20th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character)
June
Hostel event
16th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
17th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character)
July
Asakusa event
28th - Sumida River Fireworks Festival
One of the biggest fireworks festival in Japan! This is the oldest fireworks festival for which historical records exist. About 20.000 fireworks are displayed. @Along Sumida river
Hostel event
15th - Sakura Hostel's Birthday
Happy Birthday to Sakura Hostel!! Thanks to you all, we can have the 2nd anniversary :) Let's have a party together! Any gifts are always welcomed;)
15th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character)
21th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
August
Asakusa event
25th - Asakusa Samba Carnival
Asakusa Samba Carnival is the one of the three major summer festivals in Tokyo, and the biggest Samba Carnival in Japan! Together with samba teams from the carnival homeland of Brazil, about 3,500 lovers of samba rhythms come from all over Japan. @Along Kaminari-mon street
Hostel event
18th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
19th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character)
September
Hostel event
Sumo Tour
September Grand Sumo Tournament will be held from September 9th till 23rd. We will walk to the sumo stadium in Ryogoku and watch sumo match. Please ask the staffs for more information. @Sakura Hostel Asakusa
15th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
16th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character). Enjoy Shodo as if you are a great calligrapher!!
October
Asakusa event
18th - Kinryu-no-mai
Golden Dragon Dance at the unveiling of Asakusa Kannon. The official name for Sensoji Temple is Kinryuzan and this name comes from a tale about a golden dragon. It is performed by more than 70 male volunteers from local youth organizations. @Sensoji Temple
Hostel event
20th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
21th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character)
November
Asakusa event
3rd - Jidai Matsuri
It is an historical parade that recreates Tokyo's history and culture. Historical parade with hundreds of people wearing period costumes representing styles from throughout Japan's history such as those of samurai soldiers and geisha girls. @Kaminarimon street
8th and 20th - Tori no Ichi Festival
Tori no Ichi (open-air market) is a famous annual fair in November on the day of the Tori (Rooster) in Chinese calendar and this fair has continued to today since the Edo period. People come to buy colorfully decorated kumade (rakes) and pray for a health, good fortune and success in business. @Ooto
Hostel event
17th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
18th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character). Enjoy Shodo as if you are a great calligrapher!!
December
Asakusa event
17th to 19th - Hagoita Ichi Fair
Street stalls sell all shapes and sizes of hagoita -decorative wooden bats used as lucky charms. They are decorated with colourful portraits of kabuki actors, politicians, pop stars or characters from comics.
31st - Jyoya no Kane Bell Tolling
Ringing the bell at a temple on New Year's Eve. By hearing the bells toll 108 times people can rid themselves of 108 troublesome desires at the end of the year. @Sensoji Temple
除夜の鐘 / Matsukin
Hostel event
15th - Sightseeing tour in Ueno park
PEACE volunteer members guide you around Ueno Park from 10:00 to 12:00. You will certainly learn the interesting history, general information about Ueno area. If you are interested in it, please come to the front desk for sign up.
16th - Shodo workshop
Write your name in Kanji (Chinese character)
You see, there are many events in Asakusa and our Hostel! ^^
For some events, there's no date fixed yet.
But of course, as soon as possible, we'll update the missing dates!
And please check our website for more information! ^^
Enjoy your stay! :)
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆SAKURA HOSTEL ASAKUSA☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Inquiries about events are welcomed anytime via email or website.
Or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for more updated info.
TEL: 03-3847-8111
Address: 2-24-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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