Shibuya's Konno Hachimangu Festival Brings 14 Mikoshi to the City

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Shibuya may be known internationally for giant screens, fashion and nightlife, but this weekend another side of the neighborhood takes over the streets.

14 Mikoshi Through the Streets

The Konno Hachimangu Festival is held September 19 and 20, with 14 neighborhood mikoshi participating. The festival builds toward a major joint procession near Shibuya 109 on September 20.

Old and New Tokyo, Same Streets

It is a striking example of old and new Tokyo occupying the same streets: traditional neighborhood festival culture moving directly through one of Japan's most globally recognized urban districts.

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What To Know

This is an ideal TBM Place x Event story: modern Shibuya and traditional local culture happening in the same physical space.

Neighborhood festivals remain an active part of everyday city life even in central Tokyo districts associated with contemporary youth culture.

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渋谷の伝統的なお祭り「金王八幡宮例大祭」が、9月19日・20日に開催されます。14基の神輿が渋谷の街を練り歩きます。