Kawagoe

My friend and I went to Kawagoe 2 weeks ago and a man at the train station told me that I needed to come back on the weekend of the 19th and 20th because there was going to be a big festival that has been going on for over 360 years!!!  With that in mind, I knew I HAD to come back.  While walking around my friend and I met the most amazing people.  I had them wear my glasses and next thing I knew we were drinking sake with them, got a scarf with their town name, ate traditional food with them, got to wear a yukata, was invited into 2 different homes, and was part of the parade with their mountain car! Such an amazing day.  Thank you to everyone who participated and those who made it such a wonderful day.  Thanks for being such a great tour guide and friend.  Your generosity and kindness today was very much appreciated!  Domo Arigato!!!!!

this is how the awesome day started

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