Culture of Tokyo reflects the unique cultural legacy and traditional heritage of the ancient times that has percolated to the modern era. All through the year several socio-religious and cultural festivals are celebrated in Tokyo and most of the residents participate in these events. In the true sense, the rituals and celebrations of these people have enriched the Culture of Tokyo.
Some of the festivals where Tokyo people take active participation are as follows:
- Sanja Festival
- Hinode Matsuri
- Nezu Shrine
- Meiji Shrine Spring Festival
- Shishi Matsuri
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- Kachiya Festival
- Koenji Awa Odori
- Grand Sumo Tournaments
- Tokyo Jidai Matsuri
- Yayoi Matsuri ceremony
Asakusa Samba Carnival is considered to be one of the most important festivals of Tokyo city. The Brazilian -Japanese usually take initiative to organize this event. The Asakusa Samba Carnival is celebrated in the month of August on the Asakusa road.
The Tokyo culture is also reflected through the various forms of music, theater and dance. The inhabitants of Tokyo are highly interested in classical music. The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the well known orchestra of Tokyo. Several musical concerts of Tokyo are held all through the year.
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