Sanja Matsuri, the Three Shrine Festival, stands as one of Tokyo’s most vibrant Shinto celebrations. Held annually in the historic streets of Asakusa, it honors the three men who established the Sensoji Temple.

During these three days, the energy is intense as crowds gather to watch the parades of mikoshi, the massive portable shrines. These photographs from 2023 aim to capture the collective spirit and the dynamic atmosphere as the shrines are carried through the city.