August 2025 Events in Tokyo

Hassaku Sumo Festival

Kids throw down (gently) to keep the typhoons away and the rice growing strong at this traditional festival.

Machida Tenmangu Antique Fair

With over 120 stalls full of antique items of all shapes and sizes, it's no wonder this market is a lively spot on the first of the month. Pop by and enjoy digging for some hidden treasure.

Ōme City Nōryō Fireworks Festival

Ōme City Nohryo Fireworks Festival sees 4,000 fireworks in the night sky over Nagayama Park.

Shibuya Bon Odori Dance Festival

Shibuya shuts down the roads around Shibuya 109 for a traditional summer dance party.

Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival

Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival is an annual Bon dance festival held in Tsukiji.

Edogawa Fireworks Festival

Lay down your mat on either side of Edo River and enjoy the lights.

Itabashi and Todabashi Fireworks Festival

The Itabashi Fireworks Festival has roughly 13,000 fireworks.

Tokyo Vibes Vol. 7: Eden Kai, DJs, and Artists

Tokyo Vibes brings together a laid-back atmosphere with music, artists, and even cookies for its seventh edition.

Sunshine City Ikebukuro Bon Odori Dance Festival

This open-air festival invites participants to dance, feast, and be merry.

Hanazono Shrine Shinjuku Bon Odori

Hanazono Shrine hosts an annual Bon Dance festival in August each year.

Uchiwa Hand Fan Decorating Workshop

Beat the heat this summer with your own personally customized hand fan.

Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festival 2025

20,000 fireworks by the beach.

Sakawa River Odawara Fireworks Festival

Music meets pyrotechnics and the grand finale features a 300-meter Niagara at the Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival.

Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival

This festival commemorates the arrival of Commodore Perry’s black ships.

Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival

Fireworks with a feathery finish. Read on to find out about the Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival.

Nakameguro Summer Festival

Soak in some summer spirit with the traditional dances at the Nakameguro Summer Festival.

Sri Lanka Festival 2025

Head to the Sri Lanka Festival for Sri Lankan food, drink, and cultural workshops.

Tokyo Idol Festival (TIF)

The world's largest celebration of idol culture.

Nakano Bon Dance Festival

Enjoy the main stage attractions like a music festival mosh pit, or chill out a little further away and enjoy the spirit of Bon Odori. Either way, Central Park is the place to cap off Obon with …

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 …

Kiyose Sunflower Festival

See the largest sunflower field in Tokyo at Kiyose Sunflower Festival.

Tokyo Streets X Exhibition

Tokyo Streets will be expanding their vision to include more artistic mediums in this latest showcase.

Hachiōji Festival

If you're curious about traditional Japanese festivals but want something a little outside the typical tourist circuit, the Hachiōji Festival is a perfect pick.

Balinese Kecak Festival

The Geino Yamashirogumi Kecak Festival is one of Shinjuku's main summer events.