100th Gaigosai Festival
The Tokyo Foreign Studies University (Tokyo Gaigo Daigaku) in Fuchu have their Gaigosai festival each year from mid- to late November. In 2022, they will also hold a hybrid event with both online …
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Fuji-Kawaguchiko Fall Leaves Festival
An annual autumn festival held to celebrate the beautiful changing leaves of the area. The well-known Momiji-Tunnel is a highlight, with evening illuminations from sunset until 10 p.m. There will …
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Hachioji Ginkgo Festival
The ginkgo trees of Hachioji were planted along the streets when the city expanded during the Showa period. Hachioji will have a festival to celebrate, with parades, community walks, and stalls …
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Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival
If you can't get to Aomori for the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, the Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival is the next best thing.
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Kurimoto Furusato Sweet Potato Festival
As the temperatures plunge and winter approaches, Japan’s winter comfort foods start to reappear. Chief among these is the humble sweet potato. Honoring this starchy staple, the residents …
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Yabusame at Zushi Beach
Mounted archers shooting at targets in traditional clothing while galloping at full speed are a not uncommon site during spring and autumn in Japan. This ‘Yabusame’ event takes place …
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Farmers and Kids Festa 2023
The strangely named Farmers and Kids Festa is an event held at Hibiya Park with the aim of educating the kids that their food doesn’t really come from the supermarket. Farmers will be …
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Snow Bank Pay It Forward 2023
In the event square at Yoyogi Park, snow will be trucked in and a slope with a rail down the middle for snowboarders constructed. The event has the dual purposes of increasing interest in …
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Dream Yosacoy (Yosakoi) Festival
Yes, that’s how they spell it. Dream Yosacoy—as you can tell from the name—is a bit different. While most outdoor dance festivals are held during the hot summer months, this one is on the …
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Tokyo Ramen Festa 2023
Formerly known as Tokyo Ramen Show, this food festival is still exactly what it says on the bowl — lots and lots of ramen. Entry to Komazawa Olympic Park is free, but tickets that are …
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Narita Fireworks Festival
Remember, remember the fifth of November… Tucked away into one of the quieter corners of Chiba, the Inbanuma area is known for its old Buddhist temples and traditions that span back several …
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Kagurazaka Machi Tobi Festa 2023
Kagurazaka’s annual autumn festival is a more than two-week bonanza that includes a bunch of fun and free cultural events, including tea ceremonies, concerts, Awa Odori dancing, and the …
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Hakone Daimyo March
Samurai, warriors, dancing girls, marching bands, and — shita ni! Bow your head! — the daimyo himself are the main draws of the Hakone Daimyo March (gyoretsu in Japanese). This is a …
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Taste of Tokyo 2023
Taste of Tokyo is a mega food-focused festival taking place in Tokyo to kick off autumn. The event is organized by Tokyo Grown with the aim to share the cuisine and products of Tokyo’s …
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Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival
As a major center for Japan’s anime culture, Ikebukuro has gone for a slightly more Japanese approach to this imported annual festival. Expect to see more people dressed up as their …
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Aoyama Festival
The annual Aoyama Matsuri takes place at the Aoyama Campus — part way between Shibuya and Omotesando stations. The event draws huge crowds, with over 150,000 attending the event in normal …
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Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri
The main part of this festival is the parade that takes place along Chuo Dori—one of Tokyo’s busiest thoroughfares. As the “mile zero” point from which all distances are …
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