May 2025 Events in Tokyo

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.

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills is one of the classier flea markets in Tokyo.

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 …

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.

Secret Lukewarm Pleasure: An Exhibition by Sawako Kabuki

Discover Sawako Kabuki's playful explorations of the female body and desire.

May Grand Sumo Tournament

The third of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments.

Happy Spring Festa at Musashi Kyūryō Park

Spring has sprung at Musashino National Government Park, where 700,000 Iceland poppies burst into life alongside fields of nemophila and lupines.

Italia, amore mio!

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

Spring Flowers at Showa Kinen Park

Enjoy a carpet of flowers from around the world at Showa Kinen Park. Stretch your legs as your stroll amongst fields of tulips, poppies, cherry blossoms, and more!

Tokyo Night Market

A market under the stars awaits at the Tokyo Night Market.

Nikuon

Try out the meats and the beats.

Laos Festival 2025

The Laos Festival is filled with Laotian dancing, music, workshops, and, best of all, food.

Hanazono Shrine Grand Festival

The streets of Shinjuku get a whole lot busier during the annual grand festival of Hanazono Shrine.

Hibiya Spring Oktoberfest

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

Adachi Fireworks Festival 2025

The annual Adachi Fireworks Festival is held along the Arakawa River.

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 …

Shimokitazawa Flea Market

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

Yokohama Dragon Boat Race

Rooted in a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition, this race sees teams of paddlers power through the waves, their strokes perfectly in sync with the pounding of drums.

Vietnam Festival 2025

The Vietnam Festival in Yoyogi Park has food, drink, entertainment, and traditional folk art.

Shimokita Railway Festival

Grab a beer and listen to great music from local bands at Shimokita Railway Festival.

Hibiya Music Festival

Sounds of more than 50 artists will cover the area of Hibiya Park and Tokyo Hibiya Midtown for free.

Flowering at Hitachi Seaside Park

You'll have eyes of blue after a day wandering amongst the blue bells at Hitachi Seaside Park. Expect crowds drawn to the sea of flowers as you wander by the sea.

Hokusai Exhibition: Another Story in Tokyo

Woodblock prints by iconic Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, like you've never seen before.

Oedo Beer Festival Spring 2025

The spring version of the Oedo Beer Festival has returned to give craft beer fans even more choices of places in which to spend the golden weather of Golden Week.