Events in Tokyo

Tanabata Festival at Sanrio Puroland

Highlights include a 10-minute special projection at Puro Village featuring none other than Hello Kitty.

Shitamachi Tanabata

Shitamachi Tanabata is a Star Festival in Tokyo.

Miraikan Anniversary Free Admission Day

Celebrating their anniversary, Tokyo Miraikan has free admission for all on July 9. Marvel at the exhibits and wonders of modern technology and science with our friends and family.

Kamakura Fireworks Festival

After visiting the temples and beaches of Kamakura, finish your day trip with a bang.

Kagurazaka Premium Beer Hall

Thought you couldn't see geisha perform in Tokyo?

Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival

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

Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa

A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

The Oedo Antique Market

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

Future Frequencies Festival 2026

Tokyo's latest festival — featuring live music, workshops, panels, exhibitions, and more.

Enoshima Tenno Festival

The Enoshima Tenno Festival features mikoshi (portable shrines) that are even dipped into the sea.

Sawara Summer Grand Festival

Don't miss the Sawara Grand Festival in Katori, Chiba. Held in summer and autumn, witness stunning parades of historic floats, traditional music, and colorful costumes. Free entry.

Mizudome Conch Shell Dance

The Mizudome Dance is one way to stop the rain.

Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park

Visitors head straight for the food stalls at the annual Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park.

Narita Gion Festival

If you're in the area of Narita Airport, why not drop by this 300-year-old festival?

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market.

UNU Farmers Market

Pick up fresh veg and much, much more.

Shimo-Ochiai Flea Market

Go shopping for antiques and curios at a Shinjuku area shrine.

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.

Rainbow Reel Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

This film festival brings exemplars of queer cinema from across the world to Tokyo.

Inspire Tokyo 2026

This three-day festival promises music, food, art, and fashion.

Mitama Matsuri

Mitama Matsuri honors the dead by stringing up 30,000 lanterns.

Candlelight Concert: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

Experience a spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Bridgerton.

Candlelight Concert: Magical Movie Soundtracks

Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and songs from nostalgic family movies.