Events in Suburban North Tokyo

Oji Tori-no-Ichi Fair

Explore one of Tokyo's best kept secrets at this historic festival for fortune and prosperity.

Mottainai Flea Market

This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop — find second hand clothes, DVDs, books, anything you can think of.

Autumn Evening Illumination at Rikugien Gardens

A fall foliage viewing illumination event.

Nerd Nite Tokyo #74: The Long View

Nerd Nite returns in a new spot to let you think while you drink.

Ikebukuro Flea Market

This flea market in Ikebukuro is worth checking out.

End of Year Festival at Nishiarai Daishi Temple

Visit Nisharai Daishi Temple's end of year festival to buy lucky charms and festival food.

Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine Fox Parade

Gather with the foxes for the first shrine visit of the year at Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine.

Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Tokyo Dome

Get ready for Wrestle Kingdom! New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s biggest event of the year.

Lady Gaga: The MAYHEM Ball

Paws up, Little Monsters. Gaga returns to Tokyo Dome.

Kite Market

The Kite Market at Ōji Inari Shrine celebrates kites, which are considered lucky charms that ward off fires.

Digimon Adventure 02 & Ojamajo Doremi 25th Anniversary Exhibition

The Digimon Adventure 02 and Ojamajo Doremi 25th Anniversary Joint Exhibition promises a wave of nostalgia.

Koubai Red Plum Blossom Festival

This festival celebrates koubai (red plum blossoms). It's held at Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine where the ancient poet Sugawara no Michizane -- who was known for his love of the blooming flower -- …

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

This winter illumination features an amazing 2,000,000 LEDs draped over structures both temporary and permanent at Tokyo Dome City.

Koishikawa Plum Festival

A plum blossom festival with traditional fun for everyone.

Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival

Cherry blossoms aren't the only game in town — check out the gorgeous plum blossoms at this festival that dates back to the Edo period.

Furusato Festival Tokyo 2026

If you love festivals and want a taste of every far-flung event across Japan, the Furusato Festival is the place for you.

Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2026

March is the month for anime. Along with Anime Japan, the Tokyo Anime Award Festival is another great event to celebrate international and local animated films. Some films, such as those in the …

Rikugien Gardens Cherry Blossom Nighttime Illuminations

See a unique sight among cherry blossoms, an enormous weeping cherry blossom tree lit bright.

Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival

A quick trip in Tokyo to see the sakura bloom, with illuminations once night falls.

Tokyo Handmade Marche Spring Edition

If you're looking for a gift with a unique touch, this handmade market will have something for you.

Vietnam Festival Next Culture Day

Spend a spring in Hanoi with the Vietnam Festival.

Ukima Park Cherry Blossom and Tulip Illumination

You don't need to travel outside of Tokyo to grab a little slice of the Netherlands.

Akabane Baka Festival

The Akabane Baka Festival, started out as an April Fool's festival but is now Akabane's biggest festival.