Events in Yokohama

Mottainai Flea Market

As the name suggests, this little market is all about reducing waste and wastefulness — the perfect antidote to Tokyo’s shop-till-you-drop culture. It’s a good place to pick up …

Mottainai Flea Market

As the name suggests, this little market is all about reducing waste and wastefulness — the perfect antidote to Tokyo’s shop-till-you-drop culture. It’s a good place to pick up …

African Festival Yokohama 2023

African Festival Yokohama proudly remains one of Japan’s largest African cultural events. This festival seeks to bridge the cultural difference between Africa and Japan, forge mutual …

48th Kanazawa Fireworks

Held in the southern part of Yokohama, this event sees 3,200 fireworks launched into the skies above the only swimming beach of the city. Marine Park (Umi no Koen) is a great location as there is …

Red Brick Beach 2023

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is usually known for its annual German Christmas market, but it also has many events throughout the year, including this one. The event space between the two …

Deutschland Festival 2023

A taste of German life in Tokyo, this festival was originally held in Aoyama Park but has since moved to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Special Venue for 2022 — perhaps to coincide with …

Yokohama Oktoberfest 2023

Yokohama Oktoberfest is back. Let’s get a bit tipsy at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Space. How much? will get you in the door (Junior High students and younger get in for free — …

Chinatown Lion Dance

The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival as it is known in China, will be celebrated with several events, one of which is the Lion Dance Parade. The Lion Dance is typically performed by two …

Chinese Traditional Performances

As part of the Chinese Spring Festival celebrations in Yokohama’s Chukagai (Chinatown), there will be a variety of traditional performance art on show. Expect lion dances, dragon dances, …

Chinatown Celebration Parade

The Chinese Spring Festival—will celebrate the birthday of the Jade Emperor, King of the Heavens, with a parade through Yokohama’s Chukagai, or Chinatown. Although advertised simply …

Lantern Festival 2024

For 2023, the Lunar New Year (also known as the Spring Festival) starts from January 22 to February 5, and Yokohama’s Chinatown has put on quite a celebration. For the first time in three …

Chinese Spring Festival 2024

The Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is more commonly referred to as the Spring Festival in China and celebrations take place over 15 days. There’s a variety of customs and celebrations …

Japan Brewers’ Cup 2024

Held at the end of the architecturally marvelous Osanbashi pier, the Japan Brewers’ Cup is one of the major events on the craft beer calendar. It’s both a festival and, as the name …