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sanji
Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:14 am

Kamakura (Kanazawa-ken) - Kamakura Matsuri - 2nd,3rd Sun Apr
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A famous festival close to Tokyo, attracting more than 800'000 visitors, and including parades with portable shrines.

Especially of interest : 

Second Sunday : Dancing ceremony in remembrance of Lady Shizuka at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Third Sunday : Yabusame (horseback archery) at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine