Events in Suburban East Tokyo

Doll Floating Ceremony

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

Samurai Festival 2026

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

Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2026

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

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.

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.

Anime Japan 2026

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

Family Anime Festa 2026

An anime convention exclusively for families and children.

Sakura Genesis 2026

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

Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival

Visit Ueno Park in spring for the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival.

Nyan Fes 2026

Cat lovers should pounce on this festival, with cat themed merchandise and displays galore. Find the perfect gift for the furry friend in your life.

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.

Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival

Ichiyo Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura.

White Heron Dance

A breathtaking traditional dance at Asakusa's Sensōji Temple.

Bokutei Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival

See sakura in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree at Sumida Park. With festival stalls, music, and a promenade of blossoms a kilometer long, you could forget you're still in the city.

Waseda Regatta

Watch Waseda University and Keio University face off in a rowing competition on the Sumida River.

White Heron Dance

A breathtaking traditional dance at Asakusa's Sensōji Temple.

The Sakura Skytree

A sakura-themed event taking place throughout Tokyo Skytree.

Asakusa Yabusame

Asakusa Yabusame is a chance to watch the Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery.

Nakizumo Crying Baby Sumo Festival

A 400-year-old pastime is on display at Nakizumo, as sumo wrestlers compete to make babies cry for good fortune. Come and watch, and perhaps some of the good luck will rub off on you!

Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival

Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival was started to bring attention to the many points of interest in the Ryōgoku area.

Kon-Kon Kutsu Ichi (“Shoe Festival”)

One of Tokyo's more unique festivals, the Shoe Festival features shoe sales and a parade with shoe-shaped floats.