Akasaka Akihabara Ginza Hamamatsucho Kagurazaka Kanda Jimbocho Nihombashi Roppongi Shimbashi & Shiodome Tokyo Dome Tokyo Imperial Palace Tokyo Station & Marunouchi

Asakusa Ikebukuro Kappabashi Street Shibamata Sugamo Ueno Yanaka

Kiyosumi Ryogoku Tokyo Skytree & Around

Daikanyama Ebisu Jiyugoka Odaiba Togoshi-Ginza

Harajuku Minami-Aoyama Nakano Omotesando Shibuya Shimokitazawa Shinjuku Shin-Okubo

Events and Festivals in Japan

Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival

Nov 2023

The Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival (“Mount Takao Momiji Matsuri”) is held throughout the month of November every…

November Fukuoka Sumo Tournament

Nov 12 〜 Nov 26

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

Rikugien Autumn Illuminations

Nov 22 〜 Dec 3

From mid-November until early December Rikugien opens late for its annual “Light Up” show—illuminations artistically positioned throughout the…

Philippine Festival

Nov 25 〜 Nov 26

A celebration of Philippine culture in Tokyo. There are over 30,000 Filipinos living and working in Tokyo, and…

IREX International Robot Exhibition

Nov 29 〜 Dec 2

Exhibition held every other year to showcase the latest in robotic technology. Most of the robots on display…

Chichibu Yomatsuri

Dec 2 〜 Dec 3

One of Japan’s greatest hikiyama (float) festivals, the Chichibu Yomatsuri is held 2-3 December every year and attracts…

Junk Show Tokyo

Dec 2 〜 Dec 3

Collectibles and paraphernalia from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The Junk Show Tokyo is held a handful of…

Tokyo Comic Con

Dec 8 〜 Dec 10

Even if you’re not a fan of comic books and manga, you’ll have heard of Comic Con. It…

Heiwajima Antique Fair

Dec 8 / 12:00 AM 〜 Dec 10 / 11:59 PM

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

Tokyo Christmas Market

Dec 2023

Tokyo Christmas Market is Tokyo’s biggest Christmas market, and certain attracts the crowds. There is, however, plenty of…

A calendar of all the major events and festivals in Japan. Wherever possible, the link to the event’s official website is provided and visitors are advised to confirm scheduling details on the official website before attending to ensure there have not been any last minute changes.