Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25–30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside from those with festivals or bad weather). Roughly translated as Hanazono …
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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 Japan — and a hotbed for creative talent. All that talent is on …
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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 be jostled through the streets for the first time since 2019. However, …
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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 festivals that proliferate at this time of year. The event itself will take …
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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 Sagamihara Line). The opening ceremony begins at 6pm and the explosions start …
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25–30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside from those with festivals or bad weather). Roughly translated as Hanazono …
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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 and jostled around the streets. 2022 Schedule The main Musashino …
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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 excuse to have a boozy picnic in the evening while the weather is still …
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Ōtori 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 this shrine near Meguro Station has a history that goes back more than 300 …
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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 September 2022. In December 2021, the cancellation of the event was …
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25–30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside from those with festivals or bad weather). Roughly translated as Hanazono …
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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 for the Aged Day national holiday. This is one of only two days of the year …
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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, with bon dancing. Day one (Saturday) features the big festival with taiko …
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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 sadly, in 2022 as well. However, in its place we have an alternate …
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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 front of the shrine. The festival usually takes place over 3 days, but for …
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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 lots of activities and events. It features restored dashi which are …
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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 get “tasting comparison” sets of four or five smaller sized beers …
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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 for the Aged Day national holiday. This is one of only two days of the year …
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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 the biggest art events. Not only are the attendance numbers growing, the …
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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 beer, music, dance, clothing and more. The festival has been running since …
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