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Ōme Grand Festival
Gaze up at twelve giant wheeled floats known as "dashi" parading the city of Ōme in far western Tokyo.
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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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Meiji Shrine Spring Grand Festival
★ Staff recommendationDon't miss this week-long festival which features an impressive lineup of traditional performing arts presentations.
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Odawara Hōjō Godai Festival
2,000 people will parade through the streets of Odawara, emulating the Hōjō samurai lords of the past.
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Tokyo Sea Life Park: Free Admission Day
Get in for free at Tokyo Sea Life Park and see all the sea animals you want for absolutely nothing.
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Heiwajima Antiques Fair
Heiwajima Antiques Festival is the place for serious antique lovers. From kimono to toys to porcelain, professional sellers showcase their curated selections. If you're in the know, it's …
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Shimokitazawa Flea Market
Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.
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Kachiya Festival (Samurai Procession)
This unique festival sees a traditional samurai procession in the heart of Tokyo.
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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.
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Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
★ Staff recommendationWarm up with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Shiofune Kannon Temple Azalea Festival
Each year, for around a month, the mountain behind Shiofune Temple bursts into color.
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Hawarin Bayar Mongolia Spring Festival
A Mongolian spring festival packed with traditional activities to try.
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Yoyogi Park Flea Market
Grab yourself a bargain at one of Tokyo's biggest, and most irregular, flea markets.
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Chichibu Shibazakura Festival
Enjoy a stroll around the different shades and shapes of the shibazakura flowers as you soak in the gorgeous scenery.
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Odaiba Oktoberfest
A great excuse to drink outdoors while sampling German-style eats and lively music.
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Star Wars Day at Minatomirai
A collection of Star Wars-themed activities for newbies and die-hard fans alike.
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Seaside Cinema Yokohama
Claimed to be Japan's largest outdoor cinema, Seaside Cinema Yokohama is also completely free.
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Tokyo Tower 333 Carp Streamers
See over three hundred fishes flapping in the wind for Children's Day.
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