Hakone Shrine New Year Fireworks and Festival
Celebrate the New Year with fireworks at one of Japan's most iconic spots.
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Yokosuka Countdown
Watch 2024 drift away on the waves, and 2025 light up the skies in Yokosuka.
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Geikosai New Year’s Festival
If you're willing to climb on the first day of the new year, join the crowds in welcoming the sunrise of a fresh start.
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Yokohama Sparkling Twilight
Wander the seafront at Yokohama in the morning for the parades of ships and shrines, before settling into the teeming Yamashita Park for the evening fireworks display
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Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine Fox Parade
Gather with the foxes for the first shrine visit of the year at Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine.
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The Oedo Antique Market
The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.
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New Year at Tokyo’s Gardens
Eight metropolitan gardens in Tokyo open and host special events to celebrate the start of the new year.
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Kitain Temple Daruma Market in Kawagoe
Need a little luck in the new year? Kick off the new year with good fortune and tradition at Kitain Temple's annual Daruma Market, taking place in the historic city of Kawagoe.
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Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Tokyo Dome
Get ready for Wrestle Kingdom! New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s biggest event of the year.
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Omotesandō Illumination
Walking in a winter wonderland indeed, this stretch of Omotesando's busy street lit up will have you feeling Christmassy in no time.
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The Oedo Antique Market
The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.
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Yoyogi Park Flea Market
Grab yourself a bargain at one of Tokyo's biggest, and most irregular, flea markets.
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Tokyo Fire Department New Year Ceremony
This event is filled with emergency vehicles and performances that highlight the triumphs of the Tokyo Fire Department.
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Daikon Radish Festival 2025
At this festival, daikon are offered to the god Shoden then given to visitors so they can gain some of the health and power of the god himself.
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Torigoe Shrine Tondoyaki Bonfire
Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.
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Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage
Join the local tradition of visiting shrines of the Seven Lucky Gods.
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Welcome Home: Gianluca Galtrucco Photo Exhibition
An insightful exhibition on man meeting nature.
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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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New Year Kakizome Workshop
Try your hand at traditional Japanese calligraphy and put your 2025 New Year's resolutions down in ink.
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2025
★ Staff recommendationTokyo Auto Salon is one of the biggest motor shows in the world.
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Tokyo Mega Illumination
Mega is indeed the only word for these illuminations, but don't think that's all there is! From festival foods to horse-related activities, there's plenty to see here behind the lights.
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