At the edge of Roppongi, Deutschland Fest 2013 was held from October 11 to 14. I went along on opening night to check it out. Kind of a cross between Oktoberfest and a traditional German Christmas market, there were plenty of fresh pretzels, and sausages for people to enjoy with their German beer and glühwein (mulled wine). There were also some small markets, a live band, and slightly more yodelling than I thought strictly necessary.
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Deutschland Fest 2013
Oktoberfest comes to Tokyo

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Welcome to Germany!

Oktoberfest under the moon.

Plenty of little stalls selling everything from Christmas decorations to pretzels.

The traditional lebkuchenherzen heart-shaped gingerbread cookies.

"I love you"

The German crossing signal men are so adorable.

A German kampai: "Prost!"

There was plenty of music...

A German toy train set chugged around a track.

German flags flew proudly while people drank beer and gluhwein and ate traditional food by moonlight.

...an an accordion.
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