Traditions of Tokyo reflect the age-old customs of the country. The bowing ikebana and the tea ceremony are considered to be important festivals that reflect the rich tradition of Tokyo.
The people of Tokyo strictly maintain decorum and consider bowing as a symbol of politeness. The Japanese use act of bowing as a form of greeting each other.
Seijin-no-hi is one of the major festivals celebrated all over Japan that highlight the unique cultural traditions of the country. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor in the month of January and is meant for the people over 20 years of age.
The Doll Festival is another festival which showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditional legacy of the
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ancient times. The local people refer to this festival as Hini Matsuri.
Dedicated to the girl child, the Doll Festival portrays the value of a daughter in her parental home. The families that have female child usually celebrate this occasion by preparing special cuisines and decorating dolls in colorful and attractive attires. The traditional Japanese attire is the world famous Kimono which is made up of silk and is worn on various festive occasions.
Reflecting the rich architectural traditions of Japan, the Torri Gate is constructed in front of a Shinto Shrine. The Torri Gate is engraved with various symbolic representations and is a representative of the three disciplines of History, Philosophy and Literature of the traditional times.
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