Written by Patrick Balfe
Tokyo events for Monday, November 10, to Sunday, November 16, 2025.
The first of this month’s Tori-no-ichi fairs take place at shrines and temples across the city this week to pray for success and good fortune. 200 cute mascots will assemble in Saitama for the annual World Character Summit, and a sea of Santas will parade around Harajuku and Shibuya for a good cause, ultimately crashing the Fiesta de España at Yoyogi Park Events Square.
Tori-no-ichi Fairs
Tori-no-ichi is an annual traditional festival held at shrines and temples nationwide on three separate days (rooster days) in November to wish for good luck and prosperity in business. The tradition dates back to the Edo period.
Shinjuku Tori-no-ichi Fair I
Asakusa Tori-no-ichi Fair I
Fuchū Tori-no-Ichi Fair I
Ebina Citizens’ Festival
Ebina City in Kanagawa celebrates the Ebina Citizens’ Festival every year. For the latest iteration, things promise to be just as fun, festive, and full of fireworks.
World Character Summit in Hanyū
This is a once-a-year chance to meet mascots from all over Japan — and the world. This year’s local character festival is bigger than ever, with nearly 200 mascots appearing, including many making a comeback after years away.
Fiesta de España
The Fiesta de España is planned for two days at the Events Square at Yoyogi Park. This Spanish festival will feature more than 35 food and drink booths, as well as lectures, entertainment, and flamenco performances.
Yokohama All-American Food Festival
We won’t venture a definition of “American food.” Here, it mostly means burgers. Big ones. Think double patties dripping with cheddar, or beef piled high with sauce made from local vegetables.
Cheese Festa
The festival will include a cheese recipe contest, “talk shows,” food and wine pairings, and lots of cheese tastings with cheese producers from around the world.
Kurimoto Furusato Sweet Potato Festival
Honoring the starchy staple, the residents of Kurimoto will pull thousands of these purple tubers and roast them straight away in one of more than 120 earth ovens.
Hachiōji Ginkgo Festival
The ginkgo trees of Hachiōji were planted along the streets when the city expanded during the Showa period. Hachiōji will have a festival to celebrate, including parades, community walks, and stalls.
Shinagawa International Film Festival
Following the trend of outdoor cinema festivals (see Shinjuku and Hibiya’s contribution), Shinagawa International Film Festival will show short films at Shinagawa Intercity Central Garden for free. Along with the movies, you can enjoy the many food trucks and illuminations that will be scattered throughout the event.
Design Festa Vol. 62: Fall Edition
The fall edition of Design Festa (Vol. 62) will be held in mid-November at Tokyo Big Sight — one of the numerous gigantic buildings in Odaiba resembling an alien landing craft.
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Nerd Nite Tokyo #72: The Cameraeye
Do you like TED Talks? Do you want to listen to an intellectual discussion with a glass of wine or a pint of beer? Then head to Nerd Nite Tokyo for your monthly dose of wisdom — and fun.
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Weekend Comedy at TCB
Just 1 minute from Shibuya Station, Tokyo Comedy Bar has built a name for itself as the home of comedy in the city. Each week, Tokyo’s best comedians hit the stage to showcase their sets, and the local comedy community gathers for a laugh.
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The Pirates of Tokyo Bay Bilingual Improv Comedy
The Pirates of Tokyo Bay is a monthly English and Japanese improv comedy show performed at What The Dickens! in Ebisu. For over a decade, The Pirates of Tokyo Bay have been creating hilarious improvised comedy scenes, stories, and songs based on cues from the audience.
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Tokyo Santa Parade
Tokyo’s Santa Parade sees a legion of Santas make their way around Yoyogi Park and beyond for a children’s charity. There will even be a special appearance from a suitably dressed Rilakuma.
Tokyo Human Rights Awareness Festival
Tokyo’s annual human rights awareness festival returns. This year’s edition celebrates the upcoming Tokyo Deaflympics, with appearances by Deaflympics athletes and a chance to try a deaf shooting experience yourself.
Go Global Hub #3: Global Connector Salon
Startup Lady has launched the Go Global Hub, a platform that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and companies from Japan and abroad to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation. At the global connector salon, international and Japanese entrepreneurs, corporates, and VCs will share their business ideas and create opportunities for business collaboration.
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