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Tokyo English Book Exchange #4
Meet up with likeminded bibliophiles for Tokyo Cheapo’s 4th English Book Exchange. Come with at least one book to swap, mingle, grab a drink. Who knows what published treasure you might find!
Kimono Fabric Dyeing Tour
Learn about the beautiful art of kimono fabric dyeing with a free English guided tour of traditional craftsmen’s shops.
Chofu City Fireworks Festival
This festival will set off an impressive 10,000 fireworks for a modest crowd of 35,000 people (compared to the millions who attended the Sumida Festival in the summer).
Koenji Festival 2018
This community affair will focus around lots of food, music, characters, activities for the kids—and even live wrestling matches! Check out some pics from previous years here.
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri
A traditional festival with a parade of 3,000 dance performers and lots of Japanese street food stalls.
Tokyo International Film Festival
The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival will screen more than 200 films over 10 days, including some upcoming releases from Japan and beyond. Tokyo Midtown is once again holding Design Touch. The main feature is the interactive art installation in the Grass Square, but there’s plenty of art, goods, flower exhibitions and more in the vicinity—and it’s all free. One of the biggest events of its kind, word nerds will go gaga for the stacks and stacks of used/antique/rare books along Yasukuni Dori in the Jimbocho district of Kanda. Makes for unique souvenirs too! On the hunt for a hearty bowl of ramen? Look no further than the Tokyo Ramen Show held in Komazawa Olympic Park. Bowls ring in at ¥850. Taking place along the swanky streets of Omotesando is this popular kids’ parade. Children under 12 can participate, and will be able to trick-or-treat at participating stores in the area. The famous Kawasaki Halloween parade is back and, unlike the following parades, is geared towards adults—so expect a good dose of scary and sexy in tandem. For a Japanese take on Halloween, you can join (or just watch) the Ikebukuro Cosplay Festival. Taking place on the east side of the station at Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Park. There will be stage events, mainly a cosplay runway, and a beginner-friendly area with props for photo ops. It’s ¥1,500 to join per day. For more of the spooky stuff, see our full Halloween events guide and our Halloween party guide. It's almost sunflower season. Explore the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes. Tokyo events for Monday, July 7 to Sunday, July 13, 2025. We tried four, to help you decide whether to stay in one or not. This should keep you busy for a while. Get your yukata and picnic basket ready—here's a round-up of festivals both big and small. Get your yukata on and get out there. Updated with a raft of big names—including Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga. Head out of Tokyo for an evening of fun—with fewer high-rises to block your view.
Design Touch 2018
Kanda Used Book Festival
Tokyo Ramen Show 2018
Omotesando Halloween Pumpkin Parade
Advance sales: ¥1,000 Kawasaki Halloween & Pride Parade 2018
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival
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