Christmas Special at the Samurai Restaurant
Street-dancing reindeer, a band of Santas, turkey robots — and SO much more.
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Shimokitazawa Flea Market
Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.
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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.
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Winter Comiket
The winter edition of Comiket is one of Japan’s biggest comic-related events.
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Yorunoyo Yokohama Winter Illumination
Yokohama's waters come to life with these uniquely breathtaking illuminations.
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Happy New Year Tokyo Countdown
This early countdown sees hundreds of lanterns being sent up into the air in Shinjuku.
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Hanayashiki Countdown 2024/25
Looking for a New Year's Eve celebration that all the family can enjoy? Come and join the countdown event taking place at the oldest amusement park in Japan.
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Womb Presents New Year Countdown to 2025
Hit the new year running with a club party like none other. With international DJ's and hundreds of people around you, you'll feel like you've danced into the new year.
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Yokohama New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Yokohama's way of ushering in the new year — with fireworks and ships.
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Countdown Japan 24/25
Four days of partying, rock, and nearly 200,000 people. If you're into music festivals and really want to ring in the New Year with a bang, this is for you.
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Liquidroom Presents New Year Party 2025
Join a good bash this New Year's Eve at Liquidroom, a well-known, popular live music venue in Shibuya.
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Hakone Shrine New Year Fireworks and Festival
Celebrate the New Year with fireworks at one of Japan's most iconic spots.
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Yokosuka Countdown
Watch 2024 drift away on the waves, and 2025 light up the skies in Yokosuka.
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Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine Fox Parade
Gather with the foxes for the first shrine visit of the year at Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine.
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Omotesandō Illumination
Walking in a winter wonderland indeed, this stretch of Omotesando's busy street lit up will have you feeling Christmassy in no time.
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Welcome Home: Gianluca Galtrucco Photo Exhibition
An insightful exhibition on man meeting nature.
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Tokyo Mega Illumination
Mega is indeed the only word for these illuminations, but don't think that's all there is! From festival foods to horse-related activities, there's plenty to see here behind the lights.
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Meguro River Winter Illuminations
See the famous cherry blossom view of Meguro River in winter — well, sort of.
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Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market
Stretching over 200 meters, the champagne gold LED lights sparkle with a view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
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Shinjuku Twinkle Park
Enjoy a quiet getaway from the rush of Shinjuku in Shinjuku Twinkle Park. Keep an eye out around Christmas for their handbell concert.
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Charity Fundraising Photography Exhibition by Lisa Knight
Attend this dreamy art exhibition by Tokyo-based photographer Lisa Knight and also give back.
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