Written by Patrick Balfe
Tokyo events for Monday, March 30, to Sunday, April 5, 2026.
One of the most…prominent festivals on Japan’s annual event calendar, the Kanamara Penis Festival will once again rise to the occasion in Kawasaki this weekend. While that’s a hard one to beat, Marty Supreme composer OPN will perform in Odaiba on Thursday, and some of the city’s major cherry blossom fests will close with a bang.
Looking for more cherry blossom events to head to this week? Check out our main sakura festival roundup here.
Kanamara Penis Festival
You read that right. The Kanamara Matsuri, aka the Penis Festival, features phallic imagery in everything from the decorations to the snacks, but the main show is a parade of numerous giant penis statues, including one that’s pink.
Oneohtrix Point Never Japan Tour
OPN is known for shows that sit at the intersection of concert, art installation, and cinematic experience. Ambient musician Laraaji has also been confirmed to join the tour as a special guest.
| Advance sales: ¥8,800 | At the door: ¥8,800 | |
Sakura Genesis
Sakura Genesis is a New Japan Pro-Wrestling event that takes place at Ryōgoku Kokugikan (the sumo stadium) each year. There will be 8 fight cards, including multiple tag-team matches, all culminating in the IWGP Heavyweight Championship match.
Tokyo River Clean-Up
Tokyo River Friends organizes regular litter-picking events on the banks of the Arakawa and Edogawa rivers. As well as helping the environment, participants can enjoy a guided eco-walk experience along the riverside, learning about the wildlife on the water’s edge.
Ghost in the Shell: The Exhibition
This exhibition dives into that world through original drawings, storyboards, layouts, and production materials from across the franchise, including Stand Alone Complex, Arise, and SAC_2045.
| Advance sales: ¥2,500 | At the door: ¥2,700 | |
| Advance sales: ¥1,200 | At the door: ¥1,200 | |
| Advance sales: ¥1,900 | At the door: ¥1,900 | |
ART: A Comedy by Sheepdog Theatre
Sheepdog Theatre returns this month with Art, a hilarious comedy about art and friendship. What starts as a debate about art soon brings long-simmering tensions to the surface, forcing the three men to confront not only the painting, but the nature of their friendship.
Nyan Fes
In Japanese, nyan is the sound a cat makes, but this festival (for cat lovers, by cat lovers) will get plenty of humans purring, too. There will be around 500 booths filled with cat-inspired products: posters, paintings, mugs, mittens with kittens — you name it.
| Advance sales: ¥600 | At the door: ¥500 | |
Markets at Nezu Shrine
The Nezu Morning Market takes place on the first Saturday of most months. It’s a small, community-style market with fresh produce and more.
Tokyo German Village Illuminations
The German Village offers a slice of rural Europe in the heart of Chiba. The houses shine with rainbows over their roofs, while a road of lights leads you around the wintery wonderland.
| At the door: ¥1,000 | ||
| At the door: ¥500 | ||
Hibiya Blossom
Artwork will be showcased in the Hibiya area — all of which are related to this year’s theme “Art & Flowers”. The main exhibition, which will be in Hibiya Step Plaza, is called “Wicked: Two Witches Present Flower Dome”.
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
Grab something to eat and drink, and relax on a picnic rug or walk around and take in the festivities. This week, there will be DJs, illuminations, markets, and comedy, along with tons of stalls selling food from Ueno and beyond.
Bokutei Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival
The festival centers around Sumida Park’s kilometer-long line of cherry trees and features night illuminations and festival stalls. Since the flowers stretch for such a long way, be sure to wear your good shoes and be prepared for a little bit of night chill to get the most out of your nocturnal hanami.
Shibuya Sakura Stage Cherry Blossom Festival
From March 27 to April 5 (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.), all the cherry blossom trees along Sakurazaka Hill in Shibuya will be illuminated with a gorgeous pink color, and pink lanterns will glow.
Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival
Heading into its 54th year, the Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Tokyo’s most popular spots to see sakura. With swathes of traditional bunting and lanterns, it’s a great place to bathe in the blossoms.
Nihonbashi Sakura Festival
Major local landmarks, the Mitsui Building and Coredo Muromachi, are illuminated at night, while the street leading to Fukutoku Shrine features a cherry blossom noren (fabric divider) avenue.
Magome Writers’ Village Cherry Blossom Festival
This peppy cherry blossom festival is small but packs a punch of tradition. On top of the cherry trees, there are dance performances from local volunteers, including classic Nagashi and Awa dances.
Gotenyama Cherry Blossom Festival
Gotenyama has been a much-loved cherry blossom viewing spot since the Edo period. In addition to the blooms, there are usually illuminations and other smaller events and paid workshops to look forward to.
Looking for some slightly less crowded cherry blossom options? Here’s some other places to check out:
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