Kyu-Furukawa Rose Festival

Late Apr 〜 Late Jun 2024
Annual rose festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens with about 100 varieties of flowers coming into bloom. The western-style mansion…

Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival

Late Apr 2024
The Crying Sumo Festival (泣き相撲) is undoubtedly one of Tokyo’s more unusual events—and one which has attracted the…

All Fools Festival

Late Apr 2024
This oddly named festival was started in 1956 by the store owners in the commercial district around the…

Darkness Festival

Apr 30May 5
Kurayami Matsuri is one of Tokyo’s most popular festivals and one with a rich and long history with…

Omiya Bonsai Festival

Early May 2024
The annual Omiya Bonsai Matsuri is held in the world famous Omiya Bonsai Village in Kita-ku, Saitama. The…

Osaka Comic Con

May 3May 5
Even if you’re not a fan of comic books and manga, you’ll have heard of Comic Con. It…

Yokohama International Costume Parade

May 3 / 10:45 AM3:00 PM
Annual parade with marching bands and dance teams that takes place during the Golden Week holidays. Check the…

Kachiya Matsuri

Early May 2024
Over 1,000 years ago the military leader Fujiwara no Hidesato came to the shrine to pray for victory…

Mongolian Spring Festival

May 4May 5
The hawarinbayaru, which means “Spring Festival” in Mongolian, is held annually in May to celebrate Mongolian culture, art,…

May Tokyo Sumo Tournament

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

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.