August 2025 Events in Tokyo

Miura Beach Fireworks Festival

Grab a beach mat, a cold drink, and let the night unfold.

Okutama Nōryō Fireworks Festival

This fireworks festival is tiny by Tokyo standards, but set in the natural beauty of Okutama.

Kumagaya Fireworks Festival

See 10,000 fireworks let off into the sky at the Kumagaya Fireworks Festival in Saitama. 

Enoshima Summer Fireworks Festival

See a spectacular show of fireworks at Enoshima this summer.

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.

Yokohama Night Flowers

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

Kanda Shrine Anime Bon Odori Dance

Bon Odori meets anime at this unique summer festival.

Mottainai Flea Market

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

Fussa Tanabata Festival

This tanabata (star festival) event has dances, performances, and local stalls.

Oedo Beer Festival Summer

A craft beer festival with over 20 breweries from around Japan.

Asagaya Tanabata Festival

Asagaya Tanabata Festival is a Star Festival in the Tokyo neighborhood of Asagaya.

Zama Sunflower Festival

See 550,000 bright yellow sunflowers in all their glory at the Zama Sunflower Festival.

Hokusai Exhibition: Another Story in Tokyo

Woodblock prints by iconic Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, like you've never seen before.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Exhibition

An exhibition for the latest series of Mobile Suit Gundam.

Ueno Summer Festival

Cool off in the summer heat at Ueno Summer Festival. A traditional Japanese festival with all the fixings and plenty of things to do!

Kōtō Fireworks Festival

This is Kōtō Ward's annual fireworks festival.

Chichibu Ondo Festival

This local festival caps things off with fireworks over Mount Mino.

W Hero Festival

Enjoy dramatic shows, purchased themed merchandise and food, and just indulge in your love for tokusatsu at this unique event.

Sonicmania 2025

Get warmed-up for Summer Sonic with the late-night party the day before.

Gacha Gacha 60th Anniversary Exhibition

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the invention of capsule toys (gachapon) in Japan.

Nagatoro Funadama Boat Lantern Festival

Fireworks and lanterns go hand in hand on the water at the Nagatoro Funadama Boat Festival.

Asakusa Tōrō Nagashi Lantern Floating

Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a beautiful evening event with candle-lit lanterns sent floating down the Sumida River.

Hakone Daimonji-yaki

Enjoy Obon's festive atmosphere in one of Japan's most scenic locations, with food stalls and music to keep you company through the fireworks.