Events Next Month in Tokyo

Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market

Stretching over 200 meters, the champagne gold LED lights sparkle with a view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

One Piece Only Exhibition

A unique One Piece exhibition in western Tokyo.

Shinjuku Twinkle Park

Enjoy a quiet getaway from the rush of Shinjuku in Shinjuku Twinkle Park. Keep an eye out around Christmas for their handbell concert.

Setagaya Boroichi Market I

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

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.

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

Handmade in Japan Festival Winter 2025

Traditional and contemporary design overlaps in this handmade festival. Enjoy poring over the unique gifts and souvenirs made by local and foreign artisans.

Earth Garden Winter Festival

Earth Garden is a sustainability focused festival with market stalls, workshops, and live entertainment.

Daikoku Matsuri

Daikoku Matsuri is a traditional festival sure to get your year off to a good start.

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

Expect a ton of snow shipped in from Gunma and unique and large snowmen arranged along the sidewalk in Kanda.

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange is Kameido Tenjin Shrine's most renowned festival.

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

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.

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills

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

January Grand Sumo Tournament

The first of Japan's six annual Sumo Tournaments.

Winter and Sake Festival

If you like sake and fresh seafood the Winter and Sake Festival in Yoyogi Park is the place for you. Don't miss the live tuna carving demonstration.

Ekiben Tournament

If you're a fan of ekiben (aka station lunchboxes) then this is the event for you. At Ekiben Tournament you can buy ekiben from all over Japan in one handy location in Tokyo.

Nabe Festival

Sample popular nabe (clay pot stews) from all over Japan at this festival.

Charity Fundraising Photography Exhibition by Lisa Knight

Attend this dreamy art exhibition by Tokyo-based photographer Lisa Knight and also give back.

Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition

The intersection of iconic Pokémon characters and traditional Japanese crafts. What to expect The familiar faces of Pokémon characters have been turned into unique, one-of-a-kind works of art by …

Chinese Spring Festival 2025

Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival in Tokyo's own Chinatown in Yokohama.

Shinjuku Southern Terrace Illumination

Christmas illuminations only a short walk away from one of Japan's busiest stations. Just the thing to brighten your day without going far.

Matsuda Wintersweet Festival

Take a stroll through Matsuda's Yadoriki area, surrounded by crowds of people and Wintersweet shrubs.

Marunouchi Illumination 2024

With over 1.2 million lights, Marunouchi's Nakadori Avenue feels like a winter wonderland, complete with ice rink and miniature merry-go-round.