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.
The annual Yokohama Marathon hosts 30,000 participants in multiple races, including a full marathon. A portion of the course takes place on an expressway.
