Ukima Park Cherry Blossom and Tulip Illumination
You don't need to travel outside of Tokyo to grab a little slice of the Netherlands.
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Sakura Tulip Festival
See the gorgeous carpet of flowers blanketing Chiba's town of Sakura at the largest Tulip Festival in Japan.
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Waseda Regatta
Watch Waseda University and Keio University face off in a rowing competition on the Sumida River.
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Earth Day Tokyo 2025
Find free art, vibes, vegetarian food, and music at this year's Earth Day.
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Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival
A 400-year-old pastime is on display at Nakizumo, as sumo wrestlers compete to make babies cry for good fortune. Come and watch, and perhaps some of the good luck will rub off on you!
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Nyan Fes 2025
Cat lovers should pounce on this festival, with cat themed merchandise and displays galore. Find the perfect gift for the furry friend in your life.
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Kon-Kon Kutsu Ichi (“Shoe Festival”)
One of Tokyo's more unique festivals, the Shoe Festival features shoe sales and a parade with shoe-shaped floats.
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Akabane Baka Festival
The Akabane Baka Festival, started out as an April Fool's festival but is now Akabane's biggest festival.
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Nico Nico Chokaigi Game Party 2025
Nico Nico Chokaigi is the ultimate event for gamers, think game merch, performances, and of course, cosplay.
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Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival
Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival was started to bring attention to the many points of interest in the Ryōgoku area.
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Edo Firemen’s Annual Memorial
Daring stunts in honor of some of the bravest people to live — watch the acrobatics in memory of the 120 fireman who died during the Edo period.
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Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival
If the sakura have given you a taste for blooms, brave the crowds to be rewarded with one of the most beautiful floral arrangments in all of Japan.
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Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is the best place in Tokyo to see wisteria in bloom.
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Cherry Blossoms at teamLab Planets Tokyo
teamLab Planets Tokyo will transform their artworks into a cherry blossom paradise for spring.
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Shiofune Kannon Temple Azalea Festival
Each year, for around a month, the mountain behind Shiofune Temple bursts into color.
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Odaiba Oktoberfest
A great excuse to drink outdoors while sampling German-style eats and lively music.
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Meat Festival (Niku Fes) 2025
This festival has enough meat to keep you satiated for a whole year.
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Kurayami Festival
Come see horse racing and archery, shrine jostling, and giant drum performances.
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Craft Gyoza Fes 2025
Sample from the very best of Japan's dumplings, be they steamed, fried, boiled, or grilled.
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Chichibu Shibazakura Festival
Enjoy a stroll around the different shades and shapes of the shibazakura flowers as you soak in the gorgeous scenery.
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Seaside Cinema Yokohama
Claimed to be Japan's largest outdoor cinema, Seaside Cinema Yokohama is also completely free.
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Tokyo Tower 333 Carp Streamers
See over three hundred fishes flapping in the wind for Children's Day.
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