Events This Weekend in Tokyo

Uchiwa Hand Fan Decorating Workshop

Beat the heat this summer with your own personally customized hand fan.

Mita Carnival

See a line of food stalls and stage performances with Tokyo Tower in the background.

Yokohama Night Flowers

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

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 …

Nakano Okinawa Chanpuru Festival 2025

An Okinawan festival in the heart of Tokyo.

Handmade in Japan Festival Summer 2025

Traditional and contemporary design overlaps in this handmade festival. Enjoy poring over the unique gifts and souvenirs made by local and foreign artisans.

Shibuya Vintage & Artisan Market

Browse through racks of one-of-a-kind vintage fashion, discover handmade candles, accessories, and home decor, or dig through rare rock and movie posters.

Brazil Festival 2025

Get ready for the Brazil Festival, featuring all things Brazilian — food, dancing, and vibrant performances.

The Oedo Antique Market

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

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.

Setagaya Firefly Festival

This is a family-fun summer tradition held on Boroichi Street.

Windmill Sunflower Garden

Spend a warm day surrounded by fields of sunflowers for a slice of summer nostalgia.

Jiyugaoka Bon Odori Dance Festival

Experience the beauty of Bon Odori at this massive Bon Odori Festival at Jiyugaoka.

Kawasaki Daishi Fūrin-Ichi

Kawasaki Daishi Fūrin-Ichi is an annual festival of Japanese wind chimes.

Fun Aloha Festival

Fun fact: Yokohama has ties with Hawaiʻi that go back over 140 years.

Plates and People, People and Plates: A Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition in Nakameguro

Showcasing work from two Tokyo-based female artists.

Kumagaya Uchiwa Fan Festival

Join the Uchiwa Festival in Kumagaya, Saitama for an unforgettable celebration with traditional parades, vibrant street performances, and colorful fans.

Kanagawa Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival

Pen your dreams on slips of paper and launch magical, LED-powered lanterns into the sky.

Traditional Japanese Music at Wagakki Theatre

Experience traditional Japanese music up close in a Kabuki setting.

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.

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!

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Exhibition

An exhibition for the latest series of Mobile Suit Gundam.

Hokusai Exhibition: Another Story in Tokyo

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

Ghost in the Shell Exhibition

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