Tori no ichi Fair --Wish for Good Fortune-- Place : Asakusa, Tokyo Taken by : CRN staff Memo : Tori no ichi Fair is an annual event in November on the day of the Tori (Rooster) in Chinese calendar and this event has continued to today since the Edo period. Tori no ichi Fair is held at Temple of Tori in Asakusa, Tokyo or various shrines of Washi (Eagle). Many people come there to pray for health, good fortune and business prosperity.

Lines of Shops and Lots of People in the Warm Light	Gorgeous! "Bamboo Rake for Good Luck"
There are Various Appetizing Shops Around There...	Wow! Big, Cute Candies!
It's Fun to Shop by Myself!	Dharmas, Dharmas...They are for Good Luck, too!
This is Tasty! And Also it's Cheap!	An Artist of Making Candies
Bananas Decorated with Chocolate	"Beckoning Cats" that Invite People for Business

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