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.
A vibrant autumn festival at Shinjuku’s Hanazono Shrine celebrated on auspicious zodiac days, honoring Yamato Takeru no Mikoto amid lively festivities and traditional folklore.
A sumo tournament in Fukuoka, the Kyushu Basho, is held over 15 days in November. It is the final major tournament of the year for professional sumo wrestlers.
A fireworks festival in Ota City, this mid-August event launches 5,000 fireworks and includes local musical performances like taiko drumming along the Tama River.
A vibrant autumn festival at Shinjuku’s Hanazono Shrine celebrated on auspicious zodiac days, honoring Yamato Takeru no Mikoto amid lively festivities and traditional folklore.
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.
