A Colorful Star Festival in an Arcade
Running since 1954, this festival turns a 750-meter-long covered shopping street in Asagaya into a massive, colorful gallery. Local shop owners and school kids spend weeks making giant papier-mache ornaments that hang from the arcade ceiling. You will see everything from traditional folk figures to massive anime characters.
Because the entire event takes place under a roof, it is easily the best daytime festival for escaping the brutal August heat. You can stroll through the breeze, check out the wild art and grab shaved ice or grilled skewers from neighborhood vendors.
