Events in Tokyo

Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival

This festival commemorates the arrival of Commodore Perry’s black ships.

Edogawa Fireworks Festival

Lay down your mat on either side of Edo River and enjoy the lights.

Ōme City Nōryō Fireworks Festival

Ōme City Nohryo Fireworks Festival sees 4,000 fireworks in the night sky over Nagayama Park.

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.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival

Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival is an annual Bon dance festival held in Tsukiji.

Nakano Bon Dance Festival

Enjoy the main stage attractions like a music festival mosh pit, or chill out a little further away and enjoy the spirit of Bon Odori. Either way, Central Park is the place to cap off Obon with …

Tokyo Idol Festival (TIF)

The world's largest celebration of idol culture.

Sri Lanka Festival 2025

Head to the Sri Lanka Festival for Sri Lankan food, drink, and cultural workshops.

Tokyo Jewelry Festival Summer

Tokyo's largest jewelry festival comes to Big Sight.

Shibuya Bon Dance Festival

Shibuya shuts down the roads around Shibuya 109 for a traditional summer dance party.

Nakameguro Summer Festival

Soak in some summer spirit with the traditional dances at the Nakameguro Summer Festival.

Minato Mirai Smart Fireworks Festival

The Minato Mirai Smart Fireworks Festival, held since 2018, celebrates the charms of Yokohama.

Balinese Kecak Festival

The Geino Yamashirogumi Kecak Festival is one of Shinjuku's main summer events. This year, the festival will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Geino Yamashirogumi, a Japanese …

Furusato Tokyo Ouen Festival: Yoyogi Park Bon Dance

Bon dances take over Shibuya. Along with this party in Yoyogi Park over the weekend, there will also be a Bon Odori (Bon Dance) in the center of Shibuya on August 3. What to expect Furusato …

S2O Japan Songkran Music Festival

Get ready to get wet at this annual music festival inspired by the traditional Thai festival Songkran.

Hakone Ashinoko Summer Festival

Spend a week away in Japan's most famous onsen town, but instead of soaking in the springs, soak in the festival atmosphere and days of fireworks and festivals.

Miura Beach Fireworks Festival

Grab a beach mat, a cold drink, and let the night unfold.

Kumagaya Fireworks Festival

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

Okutama Nōryō Fireworks Festival

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

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

Yokohama Night Flowers

Wander the seafront at Yokohama and settle in for the evening fireworks display.

Fussa Tanabata Festival

This tanabata (star festival) event has dances, performances, and local stalls.

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.