January 2024 Events in Tokyo

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.

Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Tokyo Dome

Get ready for Wrestle Kingdom 17! New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s biggest event of the year.

Omotesando Illumination

Walking in a winter wonderland indeed, this stretch of Omotesando's busy street lit up will have you feeling Christmassy in no time.

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.

Daikon Radish Festival 2024

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

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

Dragmania Viewing Party: Rupaul’s Drag Race

Who will you support and who do you want to see sashay away? Watch the latest episode of Rupaul's Drag Race Season 15 with a bunch of like-minded, dragalicious individuals at Eagle Tokyo Blue.

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.

Kamimizo (Mizono) Daruma Market

This is a friendly neighborhood festival with a fiery twist. Along with daruma dolls of all shapes and sizes, there'll be dances and a bonfire.

Ebisu Garden Place Illumination

With the sparkling lights, wistful piano music, you'll feel like you're walking through a fairy tale.

Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

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

Ōme Daruma Market

Held on January 12 every year, the nearly 200-year-old Ome Daruma Market is not to be missed. Stalls selling daruma open from 1:30 p.m., and you can also see daruma being burnt at the nearby …

Dragmania Viewing Party: Rupaul’s Drag Race

Who will you support and who do you want to see sashay away? Watch the latest episode of Rupaul's Drag Race Season 15 with a bunch of like-minded, dragalicious individuals at Eagle Tokyo Blue.

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.

Daikoku Matsuri

Daikoku Matsuri is a traditional festival sure to get your year off to a good start.

Tokyo Auto Salon

Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the biggest motor shows in the world.

Setagaya Boroichi Market I

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Iruma Air Show

Iruma Air Show is where Japan Air Self-Defence Force will show off its finest airplanes

Bruno Mars Live at Tokyo Dome

Hooligans, unite. Bruno Mars is on his way back to Tokyo on his latest tour and will be busting out his best hits.

Dragmania Viewing Party: Rupaul’s Drag Race

Who will you support and who do you want to see sashay away? Watch the latest episode of Rupaul's Drag Race Season 15 with a bunch of like-minded, dragalicious individuals at Eagle Tokyo Blue.

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.

January Grand Sumo Tournament

The first of Japan's six annual Sumo Tournaments.

Earth Garden Winter Festival

Earth Garden is a sustainability focused festival with market stalls, workshops, and live entertainment.

Chinatown Lion Dance

The Chinatown Lion Dances are part of the Spring Festival Celebrations in Yokohama's Chinatown.