Illuminations Posts

6 Last-Minute Tokyo Valentine's Day Ideas

Winter illuminations, stair-climbing, and other ways to win hearts.

Tokyo's 14 Cheeriest Christmas Markets

The mulled wine is ready to go.

Top 15 Picks for Tokyo Winter Illuminations 2025–2026

Gorgeous evening strolls await.

Yozakura: 12 Night-Time Cherry Blossom Illuminations

You've seen cherry blossoms in the daytime; now see them shine at night.

Tokyo Events This Week: Autumn, Chrysanthemums, and Illuminations

Tokyo events for Monday, November 7 to Sunday, November 13, 2022

Hanami in the time of COVID-19 – What's canceled and what's still on?

What of hanami picnics if cherry blossom festivals are canceled (again)?

Tokyo Events This Week: Comedy and Shakespeare

Tokyo events for Mon, Feb 10 to Sun, Feb 16, 2020

Tokyo Events This Week: All About the Jokes

Tokyo events for Monday, November 24 to Sunday, December 1, 2019

Discover the Best Winter Activities in Japan

Eat, steam and sightsee your way through the cold season!

Tokyo Events This Week: Fireworks, Night Festivals and Flea Markets

Tokyo events for Monday, December 3 to Sunday, December 9, 2018

Tokyo Events This Week: Soba, Sake and Nabe

Tokyo events for Monday, November 26 to Sunday, December 2, 2018

Tokyo Events This Week: Fall Leaves and Winter Illuminations

Tokyo events for Monday, November 19 to Sunday, November 25, 2018

Tokyo Events This Week: Oct 29-Nov 4, 2018

Nov 3 is Culture Day—and there are plenty of events to help you celebrate the national holiday!

Festive Cheer On Demand: The Running Christmas Tree in Tokyo

November-December Cheapo Calendar: 5 Events Not to Miss

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