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Hanayashiki Countdown 2026/26
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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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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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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Haikyu!! Exhibition: Challengers in Roppongi
Furudate's original manuscript pages, 52 floors up. Timed tickets only, sold online.
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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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Tokyo Square Garden Winter Illumination
Tokyo Square Garden Winter Illumination adopts a green approach.
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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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Shinjuku Southern Terrace Illumination
Christmas illuminations only a short walk away from one of Japan's busiest stations. Just the thing to brighten your day without going far.
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Marunouchi Illumination 2026
★ Staff recommendationWith over 1.2 million lights, Marunouchi's Nakadori Avenue feels like a winter wonderland, complete with ice rink and miniature merry-go-round.
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Turner Exhibition at the National Museum of Western Art
Turner's storms and sunsets land in Ueno, and middle-schoolers (and those younger) get in free.
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Kioi Winter Illumination
Add a forested touch to your Christmas cheer with the Kioi winter forest. With brilliant views from the Benkeibashi bridge, make sure you don't miss their centerpiece stag illumination.
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Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2026
Hankering for some winter illuminations? Look no further than Hibiya Magic Time Illumination.
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Winter Enoshima Illumination
Enoshima Island lights up throughout the winter with dazzling illuminations.
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Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination
This winter illumination features an amazing 2,000,000 LEDs draped over structures both temporary and permanent at Tokyo Dome City.
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Ebisu Garden Place Illumination and Christmas Market
With the sparkling lights and wistful piano music, you'll feel like you're walking through a fairytale.
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Chinese New Year Lanterns and Illuminations 2026
The Lantern Festival in Yokohama is the final day of Lunar New Year celebration.
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What a Wonderful World: Masterworks From the Musée d’Orsay
Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhône & 110 more d'Orsay masterworks land in Ueno for the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's 100th anniversary.
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Yomiuriland Jewellumination
Light up your Christmas with this brilliant illumination display that transforms Yomiuriland into a kaleidoscopic dream.
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Tokyo German Village Illuminations
Dazzling illuminations light up the winter nights at the Tokyo German Village.
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Sanrio Characters Exhibition – Hotel Floria Tokyo
Check in to Tokyo's most kawaii 'hotel.' Some Sanrio friends are waiting for you in Shinjuku.
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