32nd Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade and Contest

The largest samba carnival in Japan is a perfect finale to summer in Asakusa. The event attracts authentic samba dance teams from across Japan.
The highlight of the carnival is the colorful, gorgeous costumes—along with the beautiful dancers who wear them.
Each team has a unique theme, which is expressed through the design of the dancers’ costumes and the team’s float. These teams compete in the content of their dance. The lead dancer is called the Rainha de Bateria (Queen of the Drums) and can be identified by her sash. And the pair of dancers bearing the team flag always wear even more elaborate costumes than the rest.
Be sure to arrive early and reserve a spot, so you can enjoy the dynamic dance up close.

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Address	Asakusa Taito Ward Umamichi-dori Street and Kaminarimon-dori Street
Contact information	Name:Asakusa Samba Carnival Executive Committee Telephone number:03-3847-0038 Website:http://www.asakusa-samba.jp
Schedule	August 31 Start/end time:13:30–18:00
Access	By train:Short walk from Tokyo Metro Tawaramachi Station / Asakusa Station, Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station, Tobu Line Asakusa Station

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