Events in Tokyo

Tokyo Auto Salon 2025

Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the biggest motor shows in the world.

Winter Ice Bathing at Teppozu Inari Shrine

Enjoy a chilly New Year's Japanese tradition.

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.

Kamimizo (Mizono) Daruma Market

This is a friendly neighborhood festival with a fiery twist. Along with daruma dolls of all shapes and sizes, there'll be dances and a bonfire.

Daikoku Matsuri

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

Setagaya Boroichi Market I

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Iruma Air Show

Iruma Air Show is where Japan Air Self-Defence Force will show off its finest airplanes

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

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

Earth Garden Winter Festival

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

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange

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

January Grand Sumo Tournament

The first of Japan's six annual Sumo Tournaments.

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.

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.

Bean Throwing and Dance of the 7 Lucky Gods

Ward off bad luck by throwing beans and dancing at this setsubun celebration.

Setsubun Mamemaki (Bean Throwing) Festival

Visit the Setsubun Mamemaki (soya bean throwing) Festival at Zōjōji Temple for good fortune.

Mt. Takao Setsubun

Join the throngs of people in throwing beans to cleanse misfortune on the slopes of Mt Takao.

Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2025

Watch 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.

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").

Chinatown Lion Dance

The Chinatown Lion Dances are part of the Spring Festival Celebrations in Yokohama's Chinatown.

Matsuda Wintersweet Festival

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

Super Bowl 2025: Where to Watch

Find out where to watch the Super Bowl (online and in-person) while you're in Tokyo.

Artists Flea Market at Kirameki Art Festival

We love a flea market here at Tokyo Cheapo, and this one is made for creatives and artists.

Chinese Traditional Performances

These Chinese Traditional Performances are part of the Spring Festival Celebrations in Yokohama's Chinatown.