A cultural festival in Tokyo that preserves Yoshiwara district history. The event features a procession of performers portraying Edo-period courtesans in traditional costumes.
A cherry blossom festival in Tokyo’s Ueno Park, this event features 1,200 trees, evening lantern illumination, and numerous food stalls along the main paths.
A religious festival in Tokyo, the Honzon Jigen-e commemorates Sensoji temple’s founding on March 18 with portable shrine processions and a Golden Dragon Dance.
An evening illumination event in Tokyo’s Rikugien Garden highlights its seasonal flora. A large, lit weeping cherry tree is the main feature of the Edo-period landscape.
Sumida Park is a Tokyo cherry blossom site with 1,000 trees along the river. Its festival includes evening illuminations and offers views of the Tokyo Skytree.
A night illumination event in Tokyo, Chidorigafuchi lights 260 cherry trees along a moat. A pedestrian path and rental boats provide views of the illuminated blossoms.
A cherry blossom festival in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward, this event occurs on Harimazaka. It features 120 trees and community activities when the road is closed to vehicles.
An animation trade show in Tokyo, AnimeJapan has public days with exhibits and merchandise, and separate business days for industry networking and licensing.
A cherry blossom festival in Tokyo, this event on the Meguro River features illuminations, traditional performances, and food vendors along the canal’s 800 cherry trees.
Inui Street at the Tokyo Imperial Palace opens annually in spring, allowing public access to a path with cherry trees through a normally restricted area.
A cherry blossom light-up in Yokohama, Sankeien Garden illuminates approximately 250 cherry trees and historical structures, including a three-story pagoda. The event highlights seasonal flora and traditional architecture.
