Night Festival at Tokyo Museum Opens with a Bang; Taiko Drumming, Traditional Crafts Drawing in Crowds

By Kenneth Valencich / The Japan News
15:43 JST,
August 28, 2024
The doors of the Kuromon gate creaked open and visitors came rushing into the grounds of the Tokyo National Museum in Taito Ward on Tuesday night. Guests had just enough time to get a snack and find a good spot for watching taiko drummers give an energetic performance.
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