See how wild Asakusa can really get during its most energetic festival of the year.
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Sanja Matsuri 2026 (Sanja Festival)
★ Staff recommendationSee how wild Asakusa can really get during its most energetic festival of the year.
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Azuma Odori — Tokyo Geisha Performance
One of the best — and most authentic — ways to see geisha in Tokyo.
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Adachi Fireworks Festival 2026
The annual Adachi Fireworks Festival is held along the Arakawa River.
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Sumo Exhibition Match & Retirement Ceremony Tour
Enjoy exhibition matches and a rare retirement ceremony on this one-day tour.
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Monjayaki Cooking Party in Akihabara
Make monjayaki and new friends at this social event in Akihabara.
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Shimokitazawa Flea Market
Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.
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Poland Festival in Roppongi
Take a virtual wander around Warsaw, and discover the traditional performances, food, and culture of Poland.
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Tokyo River Clean-Up
Enjoy some small talk and the feeling of warmth for doing your part to keep Tokyo's rivers clean and beautiful.
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Premier is a stylish, confortable, modern hotel with comparatively spacious rooms on the edge of Roppongi which is ideal for a city stay. What’s the hotel like? The hotel feels modern and stylish, houses a …
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Remm Roppongi
Remm, or "remm" as it is styled, is a large, modern hotel situated in the heart of Roppongi with sweeping urban vistas from the guest rooms. What’s the hotel like? The hotel has a fabulous location and well appointed rooms, but doesn't do much …
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Toggle Hotel Suidobashi
Toggle Hotel Suidobashi - instagramable rooms and great value for 2 - 4 friends sharing. Whilst the immediate vicinity isn't a tourist hotspot, it is still a central area with good train/metro access.
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Heart’s Light Coffee
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Colors Cafe — Hidden Restaurant Serving Lasagna and Coffee
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