January 2026 Events in Tokyo

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.

Setagaya Boroichi Market I

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Earth Garden Winter Festival

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

Handmade in Japan Festival Winter 2026

Traditional and contemporary design overlaps in this handmade festival. Enjoy poring over the unique gifts and souvenirs made by local and foreign artisans.

Daikoku Matsuri

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

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

Expect a ton of snow shipped in from Gunma and unique and large snowmen arranged along the sidewalk in Kanda.

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange is Kameido Tenjin Shrine's most renowned festival.

January Grand Sumo Tournament

The first of Japan's six annual Sumo Tournaments.

GMO Sonic

Bring the beats at one of Japan's largest dance and electro music festivals.

Ekiben Tournament

If you're a fan of ekiben (aka station lunchboxes) then this is the event for you. At Ekiben Tournament you can buy ekiben from all over Japan in one handy location in Tokyo.

Winter and Sake Festival

If you like sake and fresh seafood the Winter and Sake Festival in Yoyogi Park is the place for you. Don't miss the live tuna carving demonstration.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Manpukuji Hibushi Fire-Walking Festival

A traditional festival with fleet-footed monks running through flames.

Chinatown Lion Dance

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