April 2025 Events in Tokyo

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Shimokitazawa Flea Market

Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.

Yokohama Night Flowers

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

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.

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 …

Kokuryo Shrine Wisteria Festival

The Kokuryo Wisteria Festival features local food, stage performances, and a magical evening light-up.

Mottainai Flea Market

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

Kawaii Flea Market

A small flea market, you can find all manner of cute things from clothing to crockery. On bigger days, expect local craftspeople, music, and even live performances.

Dandadan Pop-Up Café

A pop-up café themed around the popular anime and manga series Dandadan.

Sakura Tulip Festival

See the gorgeous carpet of flowers blanketing Chiba's town of Sakura at the largest Tulip Festival in Japan.

Star Wars Celebration 2025

The ultimate Star Wars event.

Kamakura Festival

The Kamakura Festival is a festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine in Kamakura.

Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival

Samurai, stunts, and sakura. Kawagoe’s Spring Festival features gunfire, ladder acrobatics, and a stunning cherry blossom boat ride.

Earth Day Tokyo 2025

Find free art, vibes, vegetarian food, and music at this year's Earth Day.

Vegan Gourmet Festival Spring 2025

This is Japan's biggest plant-based festival.

Ukima Park Cherry Blossom and Tulip Illumination

You don't need to travel outside of Tokyo to grab a little slice of the Netherlands.

Hiroto Katsukura Solo Exhibition: Rakugo, Characters, and Illustrations

Head to Hiroto Katsukura's exhibition for a night of "reverse-rakugo." Can you figure out the stories hidden in the art?

Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival

One of Japan's most popular cherry blossom spots, if you can find a spot to cool your heels you'll be rewarded with some of the most vibrant views in all of Japan.

Nakizumo Crying Baby Sumo 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!

Rock for Climate: Too Hot to Be Cool 4

The musical elite bring the beats to take on the heat of climate change.

Yokohama Sumo Tournament Spring Tour

Experience sumo up close and personal with the Yokohama Sumo Tour.

Shimokitazawa Flea Market

Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.

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 …

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.