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Ōme Grand Festival
Gaze up at twelve giant wheeled floats known as "dashi" parading the city of Ōme in far western Tokyo.
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Meiji Shrine Spring Grand Festival
★ Staff recommendationDon't miss this impressive lineup of traditional performing arts presentations.
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Odawara Hōjō Godai Festival
2,000 people will parade through the streets of Odawara, emulating the Hōjō samurai lords of the past.
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Tokyo Sea Life Park: Free Admission Day
Get in for free at Tokyo Sea Life Park and see all the sea animals you want for absolutely nothing.
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Weekend Comedy at TCB
★ Staff recommendationEveryone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.
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Kachiya Festival (Samurai Procession)
This unique festival sees a traditional samurai procession in the heart of Tokyo.
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Kasukabe Giant Kite Festival
Witness some of the most impressive kite displays you’ll ever see at the Kasukabe Giant Kite Festival.
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Yokohama Flower and Garden Festival
A showcase of floral art and garden design, plus plenty of hands-on activities for the whole family.
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Hawarin Bayar Mongolia Spring Festival
A Mongolian spring festival packed with traditional activities to try.
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Shiofune Kannon Temple Azalea Festival
Each year, for around a month, the mountain behind Shiofune Temple bursts into color.
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Meat Festival (Niku Fes) 2026
This festival has enough meat to keep you satiated for a whole year.
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Tokyo Tower 333 Carp Streamers
See over three hundred fishes flapping in the wind for Children's Day.
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Craft Gyoza Fes 2026
Sample from the very best of Japan's dumplings, be they steamed, fried, boiled, or grilled.
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Seaside Cinema Yokohama
Claimed to be Japan's largest outdoor cinema, Seaside Cinema Yokohama is also completely free.
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The Meat Yokohama
Fancy yourself a consummate carnivore? The Meat Yokohama is set to take over Yamashita Pier this summer.
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Odaiba Oktoberfest
A great excuse to drink outdoors while sampling German-style eats and lively music.
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Chichibu Shibazakura Festival
Enjoy a stroll around the different shades and shapes of the shibazakura flowers as you soak in the gorgeous scenery.
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Kurayami Festival
Come see horse racing and archery, shrine jostling, and giant drum performances.
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Tahiti Festa 2026
The Tahiti Festival is a rare chance to experience Tahitian culture in Tokyo.
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Asakusabashi Red and White Horse Chestnut Festival
A traditional culture and community festival celebrating Tokyo's Asakusabashi area.a
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