January 2026 Events in Tokyo

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.

Earth Garden Winter Festival

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

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.

Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2026

Watch out for Tengu on the busy streets of Shimokitazawa! Have your soybeans handy for when you see them, and keep your eyes peeled while enjoying the food stalls and festival.

Yokohama Showa Nabe Festival

Take a trip back in time to the Showa era of Japan at Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse.

Chinese Spring Festival 2026

Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival in Tokyo's own Chinatown in Yokohama.

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.

Matsuda Wintersweet Festival

Take a stroll through Matsuda's Yadoriki area, surrounded by crowds of people and Wintersweet shrubs.

Marunouchi Illumination 2025

With over 1.2 million lights, Marunouchi's Nakadori Avenue feels like a winter wonderland, complete with ice rink and miniature merry-go-round.

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.

Ashigakubo Icicles Illumination

See the illuminated icicles of Ashigakubo in Saitama and find yourself in a winter wonderland.

Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2026

Celebrate cats with this joint photo exhibition featuring Instagram stars, craft stalls, and more!

Midtown Ice Rink

Midtown Ice Rink is a popular winter event and right next door to Midtown Winter Lights.

Kioi Winter 24/25

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.