A Buddhist festival in Tokyo, the Oeshiki commemorates Saint Nichiren. Its main event is a large lantern parade featuring 3,000 participants with drums and decorative banners.
A cat-themed festival in Kagurazaka features an annual parade requiring cat costumes. The event also includes performances and a choreographed group dance for attendees.
An autumn festival in Nikko on October 16-17 features horseback archery and a large samurai procession that re-enacts the burial of Tokugawa Ieyasu at Toshogu Shrine.
A float festival in Kawagoe, the Kawagoe Matsuri is held in October. Its main event is the ‘hikkawase,’ an evening musical performance competition between the floats.
An annual festival in Tokyo, the Bettara Ichi is held on October 19-20. It features 500 stalls selling *bettarazuke* (pickled radish) and other foods near Takarada Ebisu Shrine.
