The Hagoita-Ichi (Battledore Fair) is an annual fair held at the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. Street stalls sell all shapes and sizes ofhagoita - decorative wooden bats used as lucky charms. In the past they were used to play a form of badminton. Traditionally they are decorated with colorful portraits of kabuki actors, but today they may equally portray pop stars or characters from mangas (comics).
Event Frequency:
Annual.
Event Date:
December 17, 2011 - December 19, 2011
Cost:
Free.
