Events in Tokyo

Nagatoro Fire Festival

A thrilling and fiery festival steeped in tradition.

Koishikawa Plum Festival

This plum blossom festival offers traditional fun for everyone.

Bad Bunny Live in Tokyo 2026

The Puerto Rican artist will hit Tokyo as part of his world tour.

Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden Plum Festival

The plum festival at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens has traditional shows (incl. a sparrow dance) as well as beautiful plum blossoms.

Zutomayo Japan and Asia Tour

Zutomayo is performing in Tokyo, and beyond.

Yokohama America-Yama Rooftop Illuminations

Under 40 minutes from Shibuya Station, this illuminations event offers glowing bees, stars, and roses.

Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival

Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival takes place at Hanegi Park from February until early March.

Tokyo Marathon 2026

Even if you are not running the Tokyo Marathon, there's a vibrant atmosphere along the course. Check it out and cheer on the runners.

Farmers and Kids Festa 2026

At this event farmers teach kids about where their food comes from.

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

This winter illumination features an amazing 2,000,000 LEDs draped over structures both temporary and permanent at Tokyo Dome City.

Ebisu Garden Place Illumination and Christmas Market

With the sparkling lights and wistful piano music, you'll feel like you're walking through a fairytale.

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 …

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.

Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace

Are you a sweet potato fanatic? Then look no further than Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace -- where potatoes of all kinds are baked to delicious perfection.

Plum Blossom Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens

The Ume (Plum) Garden at Jindai Botanical Garden bursts with life, color, and music during winter.

Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri

The Katsuura Big Hina Doll Festival sees around 4,000 traditional Japanese dolls set up around Katsuura City in Chiba.

Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival

The Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates an early blooming variety of cherry blossom.

Chinese Spring Festival 2026

Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival in Tokyo's own Chinatown in Yokohama.

Chinese New Year Lanterns and Illuminations 2026

The Lantern Festival in Yokohama is the final day of Lunar New Year celebration.

Jindaiji Temple Daruma Doll Fair

As one of Japan's three biggest daruma markets, this festival has around 300 street stalls selling these bright red traditional dolls.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

Kōnosu Surprise Hinamatsuri

The largest Hinamatsuri pyramid in Japan is erected in Saitama to celebrate Dolls', or Girls', Day

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

Showa Retro Market

A market dedicated to the artistry of the Showa era.