Events in Tokyo

Kumagaya Fireworks Festival

See 10,000 fireworks let off into the sky at the Kumagaya Fireworks Festival in Saitama. 

Meiji Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival

Watch the fireworks fly near Jingu Stadium, in easy reach of the Yamanote Line.

Asakusa Tōrō Nagashi Lantern Floating

Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a beautiful evening event with candle-lit lanterns sent floating down the Sumida River.

Okutama Nōryō Fireworks Festival

This fireworks festival is tiny by Tokyo standards, but set in the natural beauty of Okutama.

Kanda Shrine Anime Bon Odori Dance

Bon Odori meets anime at this unique summer festival.

Rock In Japan Festival

One of Japan's biggest summer music festivals.

Asagaya Tanabata Festival

Asagaya Tanabata Festival is a Star Festival in the Tokyo neighborhood of Asagaya.

Kōtō Fireworks Festival

This is Kōtō Ward's annual fireworks festival.

Ueno Summer Festival

Cool off in the summer heat at Ueno Summer Festival. A traditional Japanese festival with all the fixings and plenty of things to do!

Oedo Beer Festival Summer

A craft beer festival with over 20 breweries from around Japan.

Zama Sunflower Festival

See 550,000 bright yellow sunflowers in all their glory at the Zama Sunflower Festival.

Kiyose Sunflower Festival

See the largest sunflower field in Tokyo at Kiyose Sunflower Festival.

W Hero Festival

Enjoy dramatic shows, purchased themed merchandise and food, and just indulge in your love for tokusatsu at this unique event.

Fukagawa Festival

Officially one of the big three Shintō festivals of Tokyo.

Sonicmania 2025

Get warmed-up for Summer Sonic with the late-night party the day before.

Hakone Daimonji-yaki

Enjoy Obon's festive atmosphere in one of Japan's most scenic locations, with food stalls and music to keep you company through the fireworks.

Summer Comiket 2025

Experience one of Japan’s biggest annual pop culture and cosplay events.

Summer Sonic 2025

Summer Sonic is a summer music festival with international and local artists.

Minato Mirai Bon Dance Festival

Minato Mirai Bon Dance Festival is an annual Bon festival held on the waterfront in Yokohama.

Shinjuku Kabukichō Bon Dance

Take part in a traditional Japanese festival in the middle of one of the brightest areas of Tokyo.

Thai Expo 2025

Thai Expo is one of Japan's biggest Thai festivals, which takes place in Yoyogi Park every summer.

Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Festival

Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Festival is a traditional dance festival that takes place each year in Shimokitazawa.

Tsurumi River Summer Festival

The Tsurumi River Summer Festival is a fireworks festival in Yokohama.

34th Chuo Ward Oedo Bon Dance

A traditional festival and dance to celebrate Obon in Chuo ward.