May 2025 Events in Tokyo

Craft Gyoza Fes 2025

Sample from the very best of Japan's dumplings, be they steamed, fried, boiled, or grilled.

Tokyo Tower 333 Carp Streamers

See over three hundred fishes flapping in the wind for Children's Day.

Seaside Cinema Yokohama

Claimed to be Japan's largest outdoor cinema, Seaside Cinema Yokohama is also completely free.

Meat Festival (Niku Fes) 2025

This festival has enough meat to keep you satiated for a whole year.

Odaiba Kakigori Festival

Try a huge selection of Japan's famous kakigori at this Odaiba market.

Kuro Deko and Seye Adelekan (Gorillaz/Utada Hikaru) Live Show

Feel the boom reverb through the room as New Wave/Post Punk duo Kuro Deko are joined by Seye Adelekan — the live bassist for the band Gorillaz.

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

Shimokitazawa Flea Market

Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.

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.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

Thai Festival 2025

Enjoy Thai sports, dancing, singing, and food at one of the most popular and highly anticipated Thai festivals in Japan.

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet summer stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market. The perfect place for a relaxed Sunday browsing with no stress.

Sichuan Festa 2025

A festival dedicated to the addictive and mouth-numbingly spicy foods from China's Sichuan district.

Kanda Matsuri

Join the crowds around the parades and floats for one of Tokyo's major festivals at the Kanda Matsuri.

Mikkeller Beer Celebration

The annual Mikkeller festival is a two-day international beer extravaganza,

Yokohama Night Flowers

Wander the seafront at Yokohama and settle in for the evening fireworks display.

Shinjuku Chuo Park Flea Market

This is considered a great spot to pick up some vintage items, but it's worth poring over the stalls at this popular spot near the Tokyo Metropolitan building.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

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.

Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum

Come and eat some mouth-watering dishes at this special festival hosted by Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum.

Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour

Experience the stylish, vibrant facets of Japanese culture along with the ambiance of the pre-modern Edo period in Kagurazaka.

Chimera Games

An unusual combination of extreme Japanese street sports and music, the Chimera Games is a one-of-a-kind display that will leave you lost for words.

Sanja Matsuri 2025 (Sanja Festival)

See how wild Asakusa can really get during its most energetic festival of the year.

International Museum Day

Free entry to Tokyo's best museums? Count us in.