Sacred Waters and Joyful Hearts – My First Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri Experience
On August 17, 2025, I stepped into Tomioka Hachimangū for my very first Japanese traditional festival. It was the mikoshi procession day of Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri, blessed with perfect sunny weather and crowds that burned even brighter than the summer sun. The most amazing moment was witnessing the famous “water-splashing festival.” Before the mikoshi appeared, […]
