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An annual festival in Meguro, the Kumin Matsuri features grilled saury (sanma), local product sales, and stage performances.

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.

A community festival in Tokyo, Koenji Fest features pro wrestling, a yokai parade, and food competitions during the last weekend of October.

A dance festival in Tokyo, the Dream Yosacoy Festival features 6,000 dancers in 80 teams. Performances include choreographed routines with wooden rattles, costumes, and varied musical styles.

Tori no Ichi (Cock Fair) is a vibrant traditional festival held annually in November at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku. This event is dedicated to the deity Yamato...

Tori no Ichi (Cock Fair) is a vibrant traditional festival held annually in November at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku. This event is dedicated to the deity Yamato...

An autumn illumination event in Tokyo, Rikugien’s Light Up displays the garden’s foliage at night from late November to mid-December. Advance online ticket reservation is required for entry.

A float festival in Chichibu, the Yomatsuri occurs December 2-3. The event includes parades of large floats, Kabuki performances, a nighttime procession, and a fireworks display.

A memorial festival at Sengakuji Temple on December 14th commemorates the 47 ronin. The event features a parade of participants dressed in traditional warrior attire.