January 2025 Events in Tokyo

Yokosuka Countdown

Watch 2024 drift away on the waves, and 2025 light up the skies in Yokosuka.

Geikosai New Year’s Festival

If you're willing to climb on the first day of the new year, join the crowds in welcoming the sunrise of a fresh start.

Yokohama Sparkling Twilight

Wander the seafront at Yokohama in the morning for the parades of ships and shrines, before settling into the teeming Yamashita Park for the evening fireworks display

Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine Fox Parade

Gather with the foxes for the first shrine visit of the year at Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine.

Hakone Shrine New Year Fireworks and Festival

Celebrate the New Year with fireworks at one of Japan's most iconic spots.

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

Mottainai Flea Market

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

Kitain Temple Daruma Market in Kawagoe

Need a little luck in the new year? Kick off the new year with good fortune and tradition at Kitain Temple's annual Daruma Market, taking place in the historic city of Kawagoe.

New Year at Tokyo’s Gardens

Eight metropolitan gardens in Tokyo open and host special events to celebrate the start of the new year.

Roppongi Hills New Year

Usher in the new year at Roppongi Hills.

Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Tokyo Dome

Get ready for Wrestle Kingdom! New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s biggest event of the year.

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 …

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.

Yoyogi Park Flea Market

Grab yourself a bargain at one of Tokyo's biggest, and most irregular, flea markets.

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.

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

Tokyo Fire Department New Year Ceremony

This event is filled with emergency vehicles and performances that highlight the triumphs of the Tokyo Fire Department.

Daikon Radish Festival 2025

At this festival, daikon are offered to the god Shoden then given to visitors so they can gain some of the health and power of the god himself.

Torigoe Shrine Tondoyaki Bonfire

Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.

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.

Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

Join the local tradition of visiting shrines of the Seven Lucky Gods.

Welcome Home: Gianluca Galtrucco Photo Exhibition

An insightful exhibition on man meeting nature.

New Year Kakizome Workshop

Try your hand at traditional Japanese calligraphy and put your 2025 New Year's resolutions down in ink.

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.