Events in Tokyo

Hatsumōde Grand Prayer Festival at Ryusenji Temple

Ring in the New Year with the traditional Japanese tradition of hatsumōde.

Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market

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

Setagaya Boroichi Market in January

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Daikoku Matsuri

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

Earth Garden Winter Festival

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

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Handmade in Japan Festival Winter 2026

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

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

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

January Grand Sumo Tournament

The first of Japan's six annual Sumo Tournaments.

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange

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

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.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

GMO Sonic

Bring the beats at one of Japan's largest dance and electro music festivals.

Manpukuji Hibushi Fire-Walking Festival

A traditional festival with fleet-footed monks running through flames.

Chinatown Lion Dance

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

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Yokohama Showa Nabe Festival

Take a trip back in time to the Showa era of Japan at Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse.

Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2026

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.

Mt. Takao Setsubun

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

Setsubun Mamemaki (Bean Throwing) Festival

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

Bean Throwing and Dance of the 7 Lucky Gods

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

Chinese Traditional Performances

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

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.