Events in Tokyo

Yokohama Dragon Boat Race

Rooted in a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition, this race sees teams of paddlers power through the waves, their strokes perfectly in sync with the pounding of drums.

Adachi Firefly Night

A late-night exhibition about the beautiful firefly in Adachi Ward, surrounded by their nighttime glow.

Ikebukuro Okinawa Festival

A festival showcasing Okinawan food, drinks, and culture at Ikebukuro's Sunshine City

Ueno Korean Festival

K-pop, kimchi, and Korean tradition mingle in Ueno Park.

Akita Kanto Asakusa Festival

Take a trip to a traditional Akita festival, just minutes away in Asakusa.

Flowering at Hitachi Seaside Park

You'll have eyes of blue after a day wandering amongst the blue bells at Hitachi Seaside Park. Expect crowds drawn to the sea of flowers as you wander by the sea.

Yokohama Port Festival

This festival celebrates the opening of Yokohama Port.

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Paella and Tapas Festival

Paella, tapas, pinchos... every Spanish snack under the sun is available at this festival! Come early though, it's so delicious the queues can be enormous.

Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa

A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.

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.

Ueno Plum Wine Festival

Enjoy an umeshu under the trees whilst relaxing in the summer sun. The perfect break for plum wine pros and newbies alike.

Kugayama Firefly Festival 2026

This is a chance to see fireflies in an unlikely urban setting.

Tokyo Pride 2026

Tokyo Pride celebrates Tokyo's LGBTQ+ community.

Philippine Expo

Meander through a mini-Manila during the Philippine Expo. This three-day festival in Ueno Park is lively, with music, dancing and food galore.

Torigoe Matsuri

This nighttime festival features one of the largest portable shrines in Tokyo and a vibrant, bordering on chaotic, atmosphere.

Kamakura Gosho Shrine Annual Festival

A traditional Japanese festival and shrine parade to welcome in the summer.

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Love short movies? Pop by this festival to see some of the best in all of Asia. With the prestigious backing of the Academy, the quality here is unparalled to keep your inner film buff happy.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

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.

Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa

A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.

Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival

Get your fill of hydrangeas (ajisai in Japanese) at the annual Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival. Also check out the concert, procession, and free toothbrushes.

Katsushika Iris Festival

Surround yourself with the beauty of thousands of irises.