A flower festival in Bunkyo, the Chrysanthemum Festival at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine features 2,000 plants, including flower-covered dolls (kiku-ningyo) and large, single-stem arrangements (ozukuri).
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...
A Christmas market in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills is modeled on a German market, offering festive goods, traditional food, and authentic German decorations from a few stalls.
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.
The Philippine Festival in Tokyo celebrates Filipino culture with stage performances and food stalls that offer traditional dishes, products, and services.
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.
An antique fair in Tokyo, the Heiwajima Antique Fair is one of Japan’s largest. It features approximately 300 vendors selling professional-grade collectibles like ceramics and lacquerware for serious collectors.