Asakusa Houzuki-ichi

The annual Ground Cherry Fair (houzuki-ichi) in Asakusa Sensoji Temple takes place on July 9th and 10th. There are more than 250 stalls sell houzuki (ground cherry plants) and other traditional items in this fair. It's a nice summer event to enjoy the atmosphere of old Tokyo.

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