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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Roppongi Crossing 2025: “What Passes Is Time. We Are Eternal.”
If you’re looking for a brilliant modern-art exhibition in Tokyo, Roppongi Crossing is it. The latest edition features a raft of acclaimed artists based in Japan and abroad, centred around …
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Machida Tenmangu Antique Fair
With over 120 stalls full of antique items of all shapes and sizes, it's no wonder this market is a lively spot on the first of the month. Pop by and enjoy digging for some hidden treasure.
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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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Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2026
★ Staff recommendationWatch out for Tengu on the busy streets of Shimokitazawa! Have your soybeans handy for when you see them, and keep your eyes peeled while enjoying the food stalls and festival.
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Tokyo Hot Cocktail Festival
Find a warm cocktail you'd never have dreamed of at this unique drinking festival.
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Oden and Hot Sake Station
Sip sake and eat oden at JR Ryōgoku Station, near Tokyo's sumo stomping grounds.
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Kite Market
The Kite Market at Ōji Inari Shrine celebrates kites, which are considered lucky charms that ward off fires.
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Shibuya Vintage & Artisan Market
Browse through racks of one-of-a-kind vintage fashion, discover handmade candles, accessories, and home decor, or dig through rare rock and movie posters.
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Chinese Traditional Performances
These Chinese Traditional Performances are part of the Spring Festival Celebrations in Yokohama's Chinatown.
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Bean Throwing and Dance of the 7 Lucky Gods
Ward off bad luck by throwing beans and dancing at this setsubun celebration.
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Setsubun Mamemaki (Bean Throwing) Festival
Visit the Setsubun Mamemaki (soybean-throwing) Festival at Zōjōji Temple for good fortune.
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Mt. Takao Setsubun
Join the throngs of people in throwing beans to cleanse misfortune on the slopes of Mt Takao.
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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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Shimokitazawa Flea Market
Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.
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The Oedo Antique Market
The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.
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Yokohama Night Flowers
Wander the seafront at Yokohama and settle in for the evening fireworks display.
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Winter Wonder Festival
Figure collectors, this is the event for you! Wonder Festival is known as the world's biggest festival for figures (also known as "garage kits").
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Kakuuchi Liquor Festival
A liquor festival where you can try the breadth of Japan's alcoholic creativity.
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Shimokitazawa Flea Market
Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.
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