Events This Weekend in Tokyo

Ueno Summer Festival Tour

Explore one of Tokyo’s most exciting traditional summer events with a guide.

Kumagaya Fireworks Festival

See 10,000 fireworks let off into the sky at the Kumagaya Fireworks Festival in Saitama. 

Okutama Nōryō Fireworks Festival

This fireworks festival is tiny by Tokyo standards, but set in the natural beauty of Okutama.

Enoshima Summer Fireworks Festival

See a spectacular show of fireworks at Enoshima this summer.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

Beyond Tokyo: Underground Techno at Secret Venue

The dance beats will reverberate inside an abandoned-style building.

Shimokitazawa Bon Dance Festival

This Bon Dance Festival is held in the trendy neighborhood of Shimokitazawa

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.

Fussa Tanabata Festival

This tanabata (star festival) event has dances, performances, and local stalls.

Mottainai Flea Market

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

Kanda Shrine Anime Bon Odori Dance

Bon Odori meets anime at this unique summer festival.

Yokohama Night Flowers

Wander the seafront at Yokohama and settle in for the evening fireworks display.

Ueno Summer Festival

Cool off in the summer heat at Ueno Summer Festival. A traditional Japanese festival with all the fixings and plenty of things to do!

Asagaya Tanabata Festival

Asagaya Tanabata Festival is a Star Festival in the Tokyo neighborhood of Asagaya.

Hokusai Exhibition: Another Story in Tokyo

Woodblock prints by iconic Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, like you've never seen before.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Exhibition

An exhibition for the latest series of Mobile Suit Gundam.

Snoopy Thinks Again Today: Peanuts 75th Anniversary Exhibition

What does Snoopy really mean to you? Discover the words that moved ten creators at this quote-filled Peanuts exhibition in Ginza.

Oedo Beer Festival Summer

A craft beer festival with over 20 breweries from around Japan.

Shimokitazawa Flea Market

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

Zama Sunflower Festival

See 550,000 bright yellow sunflowers in all their glory at the Zama Sunflower Festival.

W Hero Festival

Enjoy dramatic shows, purchased themed merchandise and food, and just indulge in your love for tokusatsu at this unique event.

Gacha Gacha 60th Anniversary Exhibition

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the invention of capsule toys (gachapon) in Japan.

Ghost in the Shell Exhibition

An exhibition of the art of Masamune Shirow, artist of the cult classic Ghost in the Shell.

Enoshima Lanterns 2025

See Enoshima Island lit up with dazzling illuminations.