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In Tokyo, there are many traditional festivals and events passed down from generation to generation, and the Torino Ichi Fair is one of those that have a history of nearly 360 years.There'll be 60-odd stalls selling lucky charms which are called kumade rakes, plus 200 other vendors hawking food and other festival knickknacks. If you buy a lucky charm, place the Kumade in your house. It's also been said Kumade brings good fortune for business too, so, there are many companies that place Kumade in their offices.
date: every November (10th and 22nd November 2014)
place: Shinjuku "Hanazono Shrine"
address: 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo
tel: 03-3209-5265
time: noon - 2am
access: Shinjuku station (JR, Odakyu, Keio Lines), East exit or Shinjuku 3-chome station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Toei Shinjuku Lines), exit B3
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