May 2026 Events in Tokyo

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Midtown: Open the Park

Cool off from the Golden Week sunshine in Tokyo's oasis — Midtown.

Thai Festival 2026

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

Sichuan Festa 2026

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

Poland Festival in Roppongi

Take a virtual wander around Warsaw, and discover the traditional performances, food, and culture of Poland.

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.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

International Museum Day

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

Shibuya Kagoshima Ohara Festival

Get a taste of Kagoshima Prefecture without leaving Tokyo.

Yokosuka Curry Festival

This is a tasty celebration of Japan’s naval curry tradition, complete with buffets, curry bread, and regional dishes.

Dry Noodle Grand Prix

At this 2-day event, you will be able to try noodles from different prefectures, all across Japan. There are 36 entries/vendors in total serving everything from soba to udon.

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.

Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum

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

Okinawa Festival

Usher in summer from Okinawa... without having to leave Tokyo's festival scene.

Sanja Matsuri 2026 (Sanja Festival)

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

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.

Takao Wakaba Spring Festival

Enjoy plenty of traditional entertainment and perfomances at the cable car station before you head up to the heights.

Nomi no Ichi Antique Market

A popular and bustling outdoor antique market. Spend time hunting through the stalls while also enjoying the beauty of Showa Memorial Park.

Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival 2026

If you want to avoid the crowded mid-summer fireworks calendar, then go to this early summer fireworks festival that takes place over the ocean adjacent to Zushi Beach.

Hibiya Spring Oktoberfest

Hibiya Spring Oktoberfest is everything you'd expect from Oktoberfest: music, food, and of course, German beer.

Tokyo Tower Climb 2026

The TELL Tokyo Tower Climb is a major fundraising event for TELL.

Asagaya Takigi Noh

A traditional Noh theater performance held in the midst of a western Tokyo shrine.

Italia, amore mio!

Try delicious wine, cheese, and other delights at one of the biggest Italian festivals in Japan.

May Grand Sumo Tournament

The third of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments.