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Kōenji Awa Odori Festival 2026
★ Staff recommendationCool off in the evenings with some of Japan's most famous festival highlights — street food, music, and an enormous parade of dancers.
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September Grand Sumo Tournament
★ Staff recommendationThe 5th of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments.
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Candlelight Concert: A Collection of Great Love Songs
Cuddle up to some love songs by candlelight.
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Azabudai Hills Summer Festival 2026
Wander around, pick up a few snacks, and try the festival games.
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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!
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Oedo Beer Festival Summer
This craft beer festival features over 20 top breweries from around Japan.
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Asagaya Tanabata Festival
Asagaya Tanabata Festival is a Star Festival in the Tokyo neighborhood of Asagaya.
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W Hero Festival
Enjoy dramatic shows, purchase themed merchandise and food, and just indulge in your love for tokusatsu at this unique event.
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Chichibu Ondo Festival
This local festival caps things off with fireworks over Mount Mino.
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Nagatoro Funadama Boat Lantern Festival
Fireworks and lanterns go hand in hand on the water at the Nagatoro Funadama Boat Festival.
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Asakusa Tōrō Nagashi Lantern Floating
Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a beautiful evening event with candle-lit lanterns sent floating down the Sumida River.
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Shinjuku Kabukichō Bon Dance
Take part in a traditional Japanese festival in the middle of one of the brightest areas of Tokyo.
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Tokyo River Clean-Up
Enjoy some small talk and the feeling of warmth for doing your part to keep Tokyo's rivers clean and beautiful.
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Markets at Nezu Shrine
Pop down to Nezu Shrine for these shrine markets, taking place roughly twice a month.
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Weekend Comedy at TCB
★ Staff recommendationTokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.
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Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Fireworks
Watch 2,500 digitally synchronized fireworks light up the summer night sky.
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Summer Comiket 2026
★ Staff recommendationExperience one of Japan’s biggest annual pop culture and cosplay events.
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Summer Sonic 2026
Summer Sonic is a summer music festival with international and local artists.
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