Would you like to carry a portable shrine at a festival in Sumida Ward, Tokyo?

A mikoshi is a “vehicle for the gods” carried by people during festivals. Thanks to the cooperation of the local community, Oakhouse residents now have the opportunity to experience carrying a mikoshi!

We are looking for people who would like to carry the mikoshi!

Oakhouse will be in charge of the mikoshi in Sumida Ward, Mukojima 3-chome.
Let’s carry the mikoshi and experience Japanese culture together!

After the festival, we will have an after-party.
Even if you don’t carry the mikoshi, you are welcome to join the after-party!

Event Details
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■Date
Sunday, September 15th

Mikoshi
12:30 PM – 7:00 PM

After-party ( Social Gathering )
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

■Application Details
Group A
Meeting Time: 12:00 PM
Mikoshi: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Group B
Meeting Time: 2:00 PM
Mikoshi: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Group C
Meeting Time: 4:00 PM
Mikoshi: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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■Who Can Join?
Anyone is welcome to participate, not just Oakhouse residents!
(Residents, former residents, future residents, friends of residents, etc.)

Non-residents need to register as Oakhouse members.
https://www.oakhouse.jp/eng/om/register


■Meeting Place (for both the Mikoshi and After-party)

Daiichi Kogyo Shinkin Bank Mukojima Branch

Address: 3-16-4 Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo
Map：https://maps.app.goo.gl/etyfuC8Kycybt5ME8
Nearest Station: Oshiage (Skytree) Station, Exit A3, 10-minute walk

■Mikoshi Route
Mukojima 3-chome, Sumida Ward, Tokyo
map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XEuviND69NThNAMv7

■Dress Code and What to Bring
①Plain T-shirt (white, black, gray, etc.)
②Black or gray pants (shorts or long pants are okay)
③Jikatabi (split-toe shoes) *

*Please bring your own jikatabi (split-toe shoes). Since you will be walking outside, please buy jikatabi that can be used as shoes, not the sock-type ones.

*We will lend you a traditional hanten (coat) at the venue. Changing rooms will be available at the meeting place.

■Participation Fee
For Mikoshi Carriers:
1,500 yen (This covers the rental and cleaning of the hanten.)

For Non-Carriers:
If you are only watching the festival or attending the after-party, there is no fee.

■Notes
・We may take photos during the event and post them on Oakhouse’s official website and social media.
・To keep track of the mikoshi’s location during the event, we will create a LINE group. Once your reservation is confirmed, we will invite you to the LINE group.
・Payment must be made in advance. After completing the Google Form, we will contact you with payment details. If payment is not completed within three days, your reservation will be canceled.

■How to Apply
Please apply using the Google Form below. This form is for both mikoshi carriers and those attending the social gathering.

Apply Here
https://forms.gle/yo1Zbpu4DHo3Gp766

We can only accept up to 15 mikoshi carriers, so please apply quickly!
The after-party can accommodate up to 20 people.

*Please note that registration will close once the maximum number of participants is reached, as it is on a first-come, first-served basis.