Adorable Things at Sanja Matsuri

Sanja Matsuri is a family festival, so there were adorable moppets everywhere you looked. They looked so cute dressed just like their parents.

Japanese kids can sleep anywhere. It's pretty impressive.

She was dancing by herself.

These kids were good sports. It was loud and crowded. But they were right in the thick of it.

Carrying the mikoshi.

Even the dogs get into the spirit! I love Corgis. Purebreds are the thing here. You never see a mutt. The most popular dogs seems to be a dachshund, then probably shiba inu. Then all the tiny purse dogs. They're all really well-behaved too.

This little guy even got some ice cream. Dogs in Tokyo are pretty pampered. I've seen a lot of dog strollers and almost everyone dresses them up. This past weekend I saw a poor St. Bernard wearing a t-shirt in 85 degree weather. He was so hot! Let's finish up with a picture of my Nelly:

Awww. In her Santa hat. I had to take that shot quick because she hates that hat. She's having a grand time in Kentucky with Mom and Dad. They let her chase squirrels every day.

This weekend while walking around the Omotesando shopping district (looking for my hat, which alas, was no longer there) we happened upon a Japanese all-male quintet performing a medley of Queen tunes in front of the Ralph Lauren store. Only in Tokyo.