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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!
Tokyo English Book Exchange #4
Kimono Fabric Dyeing Tour
Learn about the beautiful art of kimono fabric dyeing with a free English guided tour of traditional craftsmen’s shops.
Kimono Fabric Dyeing Tour
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).
Chofu City Fireworks Festival
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.
Koenji Festival 2023
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri
A traditional festival with a parade of 3,000 dance performers and lots of Japanese street food stalls.
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri
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. Tokyo events for Monday, February 6 to Sunday, February 12, 2023. Go on - put your chef's hat on. If you made a New Year's resolution to go out and explore more of the city, here are 5 events to help you do just that in the month of February. How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon. Find the prettiest plum blossom spots in town. Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes. These marathons will give you the energy boost you've been waiting for. Tokyo International Film Festival 2023
Design Touch 2018
Design Touch 2023
Kanda Used Book Festival
Kanda Used Book Festival
Tokyo Ramen Show 2018
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2023
Omotesando Halloween Pumpkin Parade
Omotesando Halloween Pumpkin Parade
Advance sales: ¥1,000 Kawasaki Halloween & Pride Parade 2018
Kawasaki Halloween 2020
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival
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