Events in Suburban East Tokyo

Daikon Radish Festival 2026

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 Bonfire

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

Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

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

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.

Bean Throwing and Dance of the 7 Lucky Gods

Ward off bad luck by throwing beans and dancing at this setsubun celebration.

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.

Tokyo Hot Cocktail Festival

Find a warm cocktail you'd never have dreamed of at this unique drinking festival.

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.

Kakuuchi Liquor Festival

A liquor festival where you can try the breadth of Japan's alcoholic creativity.

Doll Floating Ceremony

Get to know the origins of Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) at the Doll Floating Ceremony in Asakusa.

Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2026

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

Samurai Festival 2026

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

Tokyo River Clean-Up

Enjoy some small talk and the feeling of warmth for doing your part to keep Tokyo's rivers clean and beautiful.

Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden Plum Festival

The plum festival at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens has traditional shows (incl. a sparrow dance) as well as beautiful plum blossoms.

Tokyo River Clean-Up

Enjoy some small talk and the feeling of warmth for doing your part to keep Tokyo's rivers clean and beautiful.

Tokyo River Clean-Up

Enjoy some small talk and the feeling of warmth for doing your part to keep Tokyo's rivers clean and beautiful.

Golden Dragon Dance (March)

Check out the Golden Dragon Dance at the popular Sensōji Temple.

Family Anime Festa 2026

An anime convention exclusively for families and children.

Anime Japan 2026

Anime Japan is one of the biggest anime conventions on the calendar.

Sakura Genesis 2026

See this annual wrestling event that takes place at Ryōgoku Kokugikan (the sumo stadium) each year.

Edo Fukagawa Sakura Festival

This Japanese festival has all the trimmings with food stalls, music, and of course, sakura. Watch from the shore or take a ride across the water.