Events This Week in Tokyo

Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri

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

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.

International BYOB Party

Bring your own booze, beer, or bottle to this chill international meetup.

Tokyo River Clean-Up

Enjoy some small talk and the feeling of warmth for doing your part to keep Tokyo's rivers clean and beautiful.

Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival

Cherry blossoms aren't the only game in town — check out the gorgeous plum blossoms at this festival that dates back to the Edo period.

Kōnosu Surprise Hinamatsuri

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

Shimokitazawa Flea Market

Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.

Nakano Running Festa 2025

Choose a route to suit you - a casual 1.5km stroll through Nakano Central Park, or an all out 10km marathon?

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.

Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival

You can see-and even participate in-fire walking at the Mt Takao Hiwatari Festival.

Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet summer stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market. The perfect place for a relaxed Sunday browsing with no stress.

Takao Baigo Plum Village Festival

See a plum blossom festival held in the shadow of Mt. Takao.

Iwatsuki Hina Doll Festival

A unique festival to celebrate Hina Matsuri, from a town known for its Hina dolls.

Yokohama Bread Festival

A festival full to the brim with bread and cakes from Japan's best bakers.

Wicked x Naked Flowers For You

Immerse yourself in the world of Wicked at this experiential exhibition.

“The Best Flea Market” (Yurakucho)

Think everything from kimono to ceramics, and you'll understand why this market is called the best. Spend hours poring over the stalls, but be prepared to push through some crowds to grab that …

Mottainai Flea Market

This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop — find second hand clothes, DVDs, books, anything you can think of.

Furusato Festival Tokyo 2025

If you love festivals and want a taste of every far-flung event across Japan, the Furusato Festival is the place for you.

Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2025

March is the month for anime. Along with Anime Japan, the Tokyo Anime Award Festival is another great event to celebrate international and local animated films. Some films, such as those in the …

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Only a single train away from Shinjuku, enjoy the slopes of Mt. Matusda covered in Cherry Blossoms.

Yoshino Baigō Plum Blossom Festival

The plum blossoms found at Ōme Ume Park are beautiful to behold — and come with a side of traditional festivities.

Mito Plum Festival

Enjoy the beauty of the plum blossoms a short trip away from the city.

Kabuki Print Exhibition

An exhibition of kabuki artwork, and the history behind it.