Yokohama Sparkling Twilight
Wander the seafront at Yokohama in the morning for the parades of ships and shrines, before settling into the teeming Yamashita Park for the evening fireworks display
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.
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Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace
Are you a sweet potato fanatic? Then look no further than Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace -- where potatoes of all kinds are baked to delicious perfection.
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Shimokitazawa Flea Market
Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.
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Farmers and Kids Festa 2025
At this event farmers teach kids about where their food comes from.
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Tokyo Marathon 2025
Even if you are not running the Tokyo Marathon, there's a vibrant atmosphere along the course. Check it out and cheer on the runners.
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Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
The Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates an early blooming variety of cherry blossom.
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Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival
Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival takes place at Hanegi Park from February until early March.
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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.
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Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri
The Katsuura Big Hina Doll Festival sees around 4,000 traditional Japanese dolls set up around Katsuura City in Chiba.
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Plum Blossom Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens
The Ume (Plum) Garden at Jindai Botanical Garden bursts with life, color, and music during winter.
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Jindaiji Temple Daruma Doll Fair
As one of Japan's three biggest daruma markets, this festival has around 300 street stalls selling these bright red traditional dolls.
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Kōnosu Surprise Hinamatsuri
The largest Hinamatsuri pyramid in Japan is erected in Saitama to celebrate Dolls', or Girls', Day
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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.
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Nakano Running Festa 2025
Choose a route to suit you - a casual 1.5km stroll through Nakano Central Park, or an all out 10km marathon?
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.
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Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival
Only a single train away from Shinjuku, enjoy the slopes of Mt. Matusda covered in Cherry Blossoms.
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Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival
★ Staff recommendationYou can see-and even participate in-fire walking at the Mt Takao Hiwatari Festival.
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Furusato Festival Tokyo 2025
If you love festivals and want a taste of every far-flung event across Japan, the Furusato Festival is the place for you.
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Shinjuku -
Minatomirai, Yokohama
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Yokohama
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Suidobashi -
Shinagawa
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Shibuya
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Oshiage
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Shibuya
