Geisai – Tokyo University of the Arts Festival
The Tokyo University of the Arts in Ueno (commonly known as Geidai) is one of the most prestigious arts universities in …
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Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine Festival
Scheduled for both days, the main festival takes place on the Sunday with omikoshi (shoulder-borne shrines) scheduled to …
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“The Yosakoi” Oedo Soran Festival
45 Yosakoi teams are expected to participate in this festival—making it a major event among the Yosakoi dance …
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Chofu City Fireworks Festival
Chofu City Fireworks Festival happens on the grassy banks of the Tama River (downstream from the bridge on the Keio …
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Brazil Samba Dance Festival in Japan
Formerly Festival Brazil, the 2023 version has morphed into the Brazil Samba Dance Festival. Like the regular Brazil Day …
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Onjuku Ise-ebi Festival
The waters off the coast of Onjuku on the eastern side of the Boso Peninsula are famed for spiny lobster or ise-ebi. …
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Otori Shrine Annual Festival
Not to be confused with the better-known shrine of the same name in Iriya, Taito Ward, the festival that takes place at …
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Kichijoji Autumn Festival 2023
On both days of the festival, the mikoshi (portable shrines) from the various neighborhoods of Kichijoji will be jiggled …
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Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden Moon Viewing
The cool clear autumn air is traditionally the time for tsukimi – viewing the moon. It’s really just a good …
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Web Summit Tokyo 2023
In late 2020, Web Summit—the world’s largest start-up conference—announced plans for a Tokyo event in …
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Tokyo National Museum – Free Admission Day
Tokyo National Museum’s regular exhibitions are free to the public on the third Monday of September, the Respect …
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Motoshinmei Shrine Annual Festival
The Motoshinmei Shrine Festival happens over two days in mid-September. Both days feature food booths and activities, …
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255th Sakaki Festival
Based at Hiyoshi Shrine, which is a 20-minute walk from Showajima on the JR Ome Line (far west Tokyo), this is one of …
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Asakusa Samba Festa 2023
The 39th Asakusa Samba Carnival originally scheduled for August 2020 was postponed in that year, again in 2021, and …
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Setagaya Hachimangu Autumn Festival
The unique feature of the Setagaya Hachimangu Shrine Autumn Festival is the ritual sumo that takes place on a dohyo in …
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Akasaka Hikawa Matsuri
Although it’s not one of the major festivals, the Akasaka Hikawa Matsuri is an easily accessible community festival with …
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Nezu Shrine Festival
Famous for its Azalea Festival in spring, this is Nezu Shrine’s other major yearly festival. This festival has …
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Keyaki Beer Festival 2023
The Keyaki Beer Festival is a large festival held at Saitama Super Arena. Most beers are around each but you can also …
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Tokyo National Museum – Free Admission Day
Tokyo National Museum’s regular exhibitions are free to the public on the third Monday of September, the Respect …
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Roppongi Art Night 2023
Roppongi Art Night (modeled after the famous “Nuit Blanche” festivals around the world) has become one of …
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Tahiti Festa 2023
A rare chance to enjoy Tahitian culture in Tokyo. Head to Musashi-Kosugi for good food, fresh pineapple juice, Tahitian …
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