Events in Tokyo

Hanami BYOB Picnic in Tokyo

A friendly multicultural cherry blossom viewing in Asukayama Park.

African Festival Yokohama 2025

The African Festival Yokohama is one of Japan's largest African cultural events.

Sakura Genesis 2025

See this annual wrestling event that takes place at Ryōgoku Kokugikan (the sumo stadium) each year.

Yokohama Night Flowers

Wander the seafront at Yokohama and settle in for the evening fireworks display.

Edo Fukagawa Sakura Festival

This Japanese festival has all the trimmings with food stalls, music, and of course, sakura. Watch from the shore or take a ride across the water.

Yokohama Night Flowers

Wander the seafront at Yokohama and settle in for the evening fireworks display.

Shibuya Vintage & Artisan Market

Browse through racks of one-of-a-kind vintage fashion, discover handmade candles, accessories, and home decor, or dig through rare rock and movie posters.

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

Yomiuriland Jewellumination

Light up your Christmas with this brilliant illumination display that transforms Yomiuriland into a kaleidoscopic dream.

Tokyo German Village Illuminations

Dazzling illuminations light up the winter nights at the Tokyo German Village.

Shibuya Sakura Stage Cherry Blossom Festival

Come and celebrate cherry blossom season in the heart of the city.

Gotenyama Cherry Blossom Festival

Gotenyama has been a much loved cherry blossom viewing spot since the Edo period.

Mottainai Flea Market

This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop — find second hand clothes, DVDs, books, anything you can think of.

Paella and Tapas Festival

Paella, tapas, pinchos... every Spanish snack under the sun is available at this festival! Come early though, it's so delicious the queues can be enormous.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

Nihonbashi Sakura Festival 2025

Head into central Tokyo's Nihonbashi district for an electric (and eclectic) cherry blossom experience.

Jindai Botanical Gardens Cherry Blossom Festival

A beautiful cherry blossom festival in the heart of the Jindai Botanical Gardens.

Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival

Visit Ueno Park in spring for the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival.

Kanamara Penis Festival 2025

Join the crowds at Japan's world-famous penis festival.

Magome Writers’ Village Cherry Blossom Festival

A quieter spot to see the cherry blossoms in southern Tokyo.

Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival

A quick trip in Tokyo to see the sakura bloom, with illuminations once night falls.

Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival

The cherry blossom festivals and lights along Meguro River are back.

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.

Mochicom Cherry Blossom and Mochi Pounding

Make new friends under the magnificent cherry blossoms with some mochi!