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Highlights from the 2008 Asakusa Samba Carnival in Tokyo.

The event started off hot and sweaty then the clouds opened up and the rain poured down. The samba performers kept going though they were soaked to the bone. The Samba girls looked none the worse for it though. read more »
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Asakusa's annual samba carnival was hit with downpours midway through but this failed to dampen the performers' spirits. read more »
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For over 20 years the traditional district of Asakusa in Tokyo has hosted its own Samba Carnival Parade with thousands of participants. Here some highlights from the 2007 event. read more »
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Every August, Asakusa puts on its own bit of Carneval with scantily-cald Brazilians and Japanese woemn dancing the samba to the whir and click of a thousand horny photographers. read more »
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The sky above Asakusa is a blaze of light on Saturday night during the annual Sumida River festival, featuring 20,000 fireworks read more »
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I was lucky enough to be in Tokyo during the Sanja Matsuri (三社祭, "Three Shrine Festival") at Asakusa. It was my first full day in Japan and what better way to start the trip than with a festival! read more »
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This post is about where to get a 250 Yen bento in Asakusa. Unbelievable - check out the other posts on Japanese food products and experiences. read more »
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