Torigoe Matsuri
★ Staff recommendation
This nighttime festival features one of the largest portable shrines in Tokyo and a vibrant, bordering on chaotic, atmosphere.
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Kamakura Gosho Shrine Annual Festival
A traditional Japanese festival and shrine parade to welcome in the summer.
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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.
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Keisei Rose Garden
See the beautiful sight of 10,000 roses as well as enjoy other fun attractions.
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Weekend Comedy at TCB
★ Staff recommendationEveryone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.
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Odawara Castle Hydrangea and Iris Festival
Head to Odawara Castle for a pastel flower paradise of hydrangeas and irises.
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Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival
The roads will be closed and the whole town of Tsukiji will take to the streets to celebrate the annual Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival at Namiyoke Shrine.
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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.
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Sanno Festival
Held every even-numbered year, Sanno Festival is one of Tokyo's three great festivals.
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Candle Night for 1 Million People
As Tokyo Tower turns off its lights, more than 1000 candles will be lit for this poignant annual event.
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Kamakura Hasedera Temple Hydrangea Path
A timed ticket gets you into one of Kamakura’s most stunning sights. Read on to find out more.
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African Heritage Festival
Africa soars into Tokyo, and invites you to get caught up in it at the African Heritage Festival.
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Weekend Comedy at TCB
★ Staff recommendationEveryone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.
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Takao Beer Mount Spring Edition
The ultimate view of Tokyo from the skies awaits at the top of Mt Takao — with food and drinks included.
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Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park
Visitors head straight for the food stalls at the annual Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park.
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Nakaita Summer Festival
The "belly button festival" might sound strange, but a day of dancing and laughter might be just the thing for a hot summer day.
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Oku Asakusa Bon Odori Festival
The newest Bon Odori festival is held in Sanyabori Square in Sumida Park.
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Ratha Yatra 2026
Marvel at a 4-meter-tall chariot being pulled by participants on a road near Kawasaki Station.
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Bungu Joshi Stationery Expo
Independent stationery brands from across Japan will congregate at this expo.
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Weekend Comedy at TCB
★ Staff recommendationEveryone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.
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Yokohama
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Roppongi
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Narita Airport
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Tateyama
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Minatomirai, Yokohama
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Kamakura
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Shibuya
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Asakusa
