

Back in the Edo days, kites were considered lucky charms that help ward off fires, which were rampant at that time. Since then, a Kite Market, where kites are displayed and sold, has been held …
Think second-hand kimonos, ceramics, and other small trinkets. This is a good place to find stylish stuff and unusual souvenirs from Japan. Try to arrive early as both the market itself and the …
Step into Japan’s largest creator’s festival “Handmade in Japan Fes”. Over 3000 creators from across Japan and abroad will have their creations on display. Products will …
Earth Garden is an outdoor market and festival at Yoyogi Park with a focus on promoting an ecological lifestyle. Spend the day in the park where there will be market stalls …
The 436-year-old Boroichi (rag market) takes place in Setagaya on January 15 and 16 and again at the end of the year on December 15 and 16. What can I buy? Boroichi is an enormous flea market at …
This is a friendly neighborhood festival with a fiery twist. Along with daruma dolls of all shapes and sizes, there'll be dances and a bonfire.
Stretching along the beautiful red-brick warehouses, the market features an ice-skating rink (from Dec. 3), stalls and an impressive Christmas tree display. Check out our article on other …
The winter illumination event is aimed at promoting the Purple Ribbon Campaign, and increasing awareness of violence against women
One of the most Christmassy Christmas markets out there, this event is the real deal. Sponsored by the German Embassy and the German Tourism Association, you can expect plenty of delicious food …
The 2022 market has been confirmed and will be held for the first time in three years. A Christmas market with all the frills, this festive event has all the trinkets, treats, and trees you need. …
The Hagoita Market features a form of art traditionally sold at this time of year and for which Kasukabe is famous. The origin of the Hagoita is as a paddle-like racket for playing a …
Adachi Ward’s Nishiarai Daishi temple will hold its Osame No Daishi end of year ‘closing’ festival to sell lucky items and food. The temple is one of three great temples of the …
Asakusa’s Senso-ji — Tokyo’s oldest temple — holds a Hagoita-Ichi Festival every year’s end to sell the good luck charm hagoita, which are ornamental bats based on …
Every year the Hanakawado wholesale district in Taito-ku assembles up to 40 retailers’ and wholesalers’ stalls to line-up around Hanakawado Park to sell a wide-range of products. From footwear to …
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 …
Your last chance to get a lucky rake for future fortunes in this local Tori no Ichi event, with a bonus masked Kagura performance straight from the Edo-era.
For all things stationery, head to the biggest festival in Japan: the Bungu Joshi Haku. Held over four days in the Tokyo Ryutsu Center, it will host over 120 companies with over 50,000 items to …
One of the larger flea markets in Tokyo, this one lives up to its name with around 800 (!) stalls. You can find everything here, including, possibly, a kitchen sink. There are organic vegetables, …