A calendar of events and festivals in Tokyo and major festivals throughout Japan. Especially due to the COVID-19 situation, it is always prudent to check the official event website (link provided whenever available) before attending to make sure that there have not been any last-minute changes in the scheduling.

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Manjushage Matsuri

Mid 〜 Late Sep 2021
Manjushage is a deep red flower known as “Red Spider Lily” or “Red Magic Lily” and fields of…

Japanese Clover Festival

Mid Sep 〜 Early Oct 2021
Annual Japanese Clover Festival (萩まつり) at Mukojima Hyakkaen Gardens in Sumida. The garden is one of the capital’s…

Showa Kinen Park Cosmos Festival

Mid Sep 〜 Early Nov 2021
Over 20,000 square meters of fields and 6 million cosmos flowers come into bloom at Showa Kinen Park.

September Tokyo Sumo Tournament

Sep 12 〜 Sep 26
Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…

Kanazawa JAZZ STREET

Mid 〜 Late Sep 2021
Jazz artists from Japan and overseas congregate in Kanazawa for this annual music event. There are over 200…

Ohara Hadaka Matsuri

Mid 〜 Late Sep 2021
The Ohara Hadaka Matsuri (大原はだか祭り, “Ohara Naked Festival”) is a 2-day annual festival held in Isumi City, Chiba.…

Hatsudai Awa Odori Festival

Sep 21 〜 Sep 22
The Hatsudari Awa Odori Festival has been held in the commercial district of Hatsudai annual on 21/22 September…

Tokyo Game Show

Late Sep 2021
Over 300 exhibitors from almost 40 countries and regions gather for this annual gaming convention in Chiba’s Makuhari…

Kochia Carnival

Late Sep 〜 Mid Oct 2021
Thousands of kochia (summer cypress) turn Mirahashi Hill in Hitachi Seaside Park a crimson red.

Heiwajima Antique Fair

Sep 24 〜 Sep 26
Less a market and more a bazaar that focuses almost exclusively on antique goods, the Heiwajima Antique Fair…