July 2026 Events in Tokyo

Mitama Matsuri

Mitama Matsuri honors the dead by stringing up 30,000 lanterns.

Kamakura Fireworks Festival

After visiting the temples and beaches of Kamakura, finish your day trip with a bang.

Mita Carnival

See a line of food stalls and stage performances with Tokyo Tower in the background.

Nakano Okinawa Chanpuru Festival 2026

An Okinawan festival in the heart of Tokyo.

Handmade in Japan Festival Summer 2026

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

Brazil Festival 2026

Get ready for the Brazil Festival, featuring all things Brazilian — food, dancing, and vibrant performances.

Setagaya Firefly Festival

This is a family-fun summer tradition held on Boroichi Street.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

Kawasaki Daishi Fūrin-Ichi

Kawasaki Daishi Fūrin-Ichi is an annual festival of Japanese wind chimes.

Windmill Sunflower Garden

Spend a warm day surrounded by fields of sunflowers for a slice of summer nostalgia.

Fun Aloha Festival

Fun fact: Yokohama has ties with Hawaiʻi that go back over 140 years.

Jiyugaoka Bon Odori Dance Festival

Experience the beauty of Bon Odori at this massive Bon Odori Festival at Jiyugaoka.

Kumagaya Uchiwa Fan Festival

Join the Uchiwa Festival in Kumagaya, Saitama for an unforgettable celebration with traditional parades, vibrant street performances, and colorful fans.

Katsushika Fireworks Festival

Get ready to watch the annual Katsushika Noryo Fireworks Festival near Edogawa River.

Kanagawa Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival

Pen your dreams on slips of paper and launch magical, LED-powered lanterns into the sky.

Shimbashi Koichi Bon Dance Festival

Get in touch with your traditional Japanese side at this bustling festival. Traditional dances, taiko music, and a yukata contest, oh my!

Hachiōji Fireworks Festival 2026

The Hachiōji Fireworks Festival is a small fireworks festival in Hachiōji.

Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2026

Get a taste of Okinawan culture without having to leave Tokyo.

Ebisu Bon Odori Festival

Ebisu Bon Odori Festival is one of central Tokyo's biggest but least-known 'Bon' dance festivals.

Manazuru Kibune Festival

Get amongst one of Japan's biggest boat festivals.

Kagurazaka Festival

This is the biggest summer festival of the year in the trendy neighborhood of Kagurazaka.

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2026

Find your seat at the big daddy of summer fireworks festivals in Tokyo. Be warned. There will be massive crowds.

Marunouchi Summer Festival 2026

Cool down at the annual Marunouchi Summer Festival with wind chimes, water, and a Bon Odori dance.

Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival

The Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival is a medium-sized fireworks festival.