Rikugien Gardens: A Mystical Weeping Cherry
Tokyo’s Rikugien Gardens, apart from being a gem of an example of an Edo-era formal garden, is home to some …
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25-30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside …
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Thai Drama Festival 2022
Tokyo’s Thai Festival was one of the largest and most anticipated ethnic festivals to be held in the Spring at …
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Yomiuriland Jewellumination
Having undergone a complete renewal in recent years and now celebrating its 11th anniversary, the display for 2020/2021 …
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Kanamara “Penis” Festival 2022
Although the festival is technically going ahead in 2021, due to COVID-19 there will be no parade and no public …
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African Festival Yokohama 2022
African Festival Yokohama proudly remains one of Japan’s largest African cultural events. This festival seeks to …
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Ishida Lion Dance
Kawagoe is known as little Edo (Edo being Tokyo’s old name) because it was a castle town closely associated with …
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Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival
Sumida Park between the Azumabashi and Sakurabashi bridges is a great place to have a hanami cherry blossom viewing …
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Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival
Held in Kitanomaru Park with its fabulous cherry trees, the Chiyoda cherry blossom festival is one of the most popular …
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Edo Fukagawa Sakura Festival
One of the best opportunities to try a traditional Japanese cherry-blossom festival with all the trimmings, the …
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25-30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside …
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Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival
The home of the most famous cherry blossom spot in Tokyo, Nakameguro canal is a blossom wonderland in spring. The canal …
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Yoyogi Park Wanwan Carnival
The Wanwan Carnival is a festival of everything doggy. Dog clothes, dog grooming, professional dog photographers, …
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Asakusa Kannon-ura Ichiyo Sakura Festival
The Ichiyo Sakura Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura that attracts big crowds every year. Take the …
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Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
Hanami cherry blossom viewing: a chance to reflect on the ephemeral nature of life or a good excuse for a party; …
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S2O Japan Songkran Music Festival 2022
A traditional festival in Thailand, Songkran is known as the watering festival, and in Japan has been transformed into a …
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25-30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside …
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Asakusa Yabusame
This is a chance to watch yabusame, the impressive Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery (it’s quite …
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Earth Day Tokyo 2022
All kinds of environment NPOs and charities you probably didn’t know existed in Tokyo will be recruiting and …
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Midtown Blossom 2022
Combine your hanami with a bit of classic Tokyo style at Roppongi’s Midtown Blossom event. Held in and around …
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25-30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside …
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Kon-Kon Kutsu Ichi (“Shoe Festival”)
Every year, local shoemakers gather at Tamahime Inari Shrine for the Kon-Kon Kutsu Ichi (“Shoe Festival”). …
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Tokyo Rainbow Pride
Tokyo Rainbow Pride celebrates Tokyo’s LGBT community. No matter your gender or sexual orientation, anyone can …
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Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival
Watching Sumo wrestlers trying to make babies cry might seem like an odd pastime, but in Asakusa’s Sensoji …
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