Events in Tokyo

Winter Ice Bathing at Teppozu Inari Shrine

Enjoy a chilly New Year's Japanese tradition.

Omohara Christmas Illuminations

Tokyu Plaza Omotesandō glows this winter.

Kamimizo (Mizono) Daruma Market

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

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 …

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.

Hashigo Nori (Ladder Acrobatics)

A traditional festival known for it's acrobatic ladder stunts.

Hatsumōde Grand Prayer Festival at Ryūsenji Temple

Ring in the New Year with the traditional Japanese tradition of hatsumōde.

Setagaya Boroichi Market in January

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Handmade in Japan Festival Winter 2027

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

Sengoku Warlords Expo 2027

A festival celebrating the history of Japan's legendary samurai.

Ice Cream Expo (Aipaku)

Escape from the heat and into the arms of one of the biggest ice cream expos in Japan.

GMO Sonic

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

Daikoku Matsuri

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

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

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

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Wicked With DJ Tennis

Wicked has built a reputation for carefully programmed, multi-floor nights that favor extended sets and atmosphere.

New Layers Paradise Cosplay Festival

Take a look at one of Tokyo's classic cosplay festivals.

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.

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.

January Grand Sumo Tournament

The first of Japan's six annual Grand Sumo Tournaments.

Nabe Festival

Sample popular nabe (clay pot stews) from all over Japan at this festival.

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange

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

Bruno Mars – The Romantic Tour in Japan

The Tokyo shows take place at Tokyo Dome on Jan. 27–28, 2027.