Matsuri Posts

Tokyo Events This Week: Sannō Matsuri and Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival

Tokyo events for Monday, June 8, to Sunday, June 14, 2026

June 2026: 9 Tokyo Events Not To Miss

Fireflies, the famous Sanno festival, Pride—and more.

8 Top Tokyo Spring Festivals: Sakura and Other Pretty Stuff

Cherry blossoms draw the crowds, but there's also fire rites, dragon dances and neighborhood-swallowing festivals.

Tokyo Events This Week: Shimokita Awa Odori, Shinjuku Bon Odori, and Summer Sonic Music Festival

Tokyo events for Monday, August 11, to Sunday, August 17, 2025.

August 2026: 8 Tokyo Events Not To Miss

Get ready for some of the best traditional Japanese festivals, fireworks, and music.

Tokyo Events This Week: Sumidagawa Fireworks and Top Traditional Summer Festivals

Tokyo events for Monday, July 21 to Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Tokyo Events This Week: Torigoe Matsuri and Vietnam Festival

Tokyo events for Monday, June 3 to Sunday, June 9, 2019

Tokyo Events This Week: The Great Sanja Matsuri

Tokyo events for Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, 2019

Party Like an Edokko: Tokyo Festivals in May 2019

Add these folk festivals to your diary for some traditional fun.

Tokyo Events This Week: Fall Leaves and Winter Illuminations

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

Buddha’s Birthday: Flowers and Sweet Tea

Celebrate Buddha's birthday at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.

Early Spring 2016: March-April Events Not to Miss

5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss: November-December 2015 Edition

Sep–Oct Tokyo Cheapo Calendar: 5 Autumn Events Not to Miss

July-Aug Cheapo Calendar: 5 Summer Events Not to Miss

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