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Yabusame (horseback archery) has its roots in the Kamakura period when samurai used the competition to improve their skills (indeed, Kamakura is host to a much ...

The Hawarinbayaru, meaning “Spring Festival,” is Japan’s largest celebration of Mongolian culture. Organized by Mongolian students, the event foster...

Tokyo Craft Beer Week sees over 150 bars and restaurants participate in a city-wide tribute to artisanal brewing. The festival’s massive outdoor centerpiece has...

A German spring festival in Yokohama, Frühlingsfest offers imported beer, traditional food, and live music at the Red Brick Warehouse.

The Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival in Asakusa is a ritual where sumo wrestlers encourage infants to cry at Sensoji to ensure healthy growth.

Akabane Baka Matsuri, an annual Akabane, Tokyo, festival, features traditional music, street food, and a large parade near JR Akabane Station.

An annual sports bicycle exhibition in Tokyo, Cycle Mode Tokyo showcases new bikes and allows visitors to test-ride various models.

The Tokyo International Toy Show is Japan’s largest toy trade fair held in Tokyo. It features 200 vendors showcasing 35,000 products over four days.

A historical festival in Tokyo, the Teruhime Matsuri re-enacts a 15th-century legend with costumed processions and a stage performance. The event is held annually in late April.

A rose festival in Tokyo, Kyu-Furukawa Gardens displays about 100 rose varieties with a Western-style residence and a traditional Japanese garden.

A spring festival in Tokyo, the Meiji Jingu Grand Festival presents traditional Japanese performances, including Bugaku dance, Noh theater, and martial arts demonstrations.

A traditional festival in Tokyo, Kurayami Matsuri is held in early May. Its main events include nighttime processions with portable shrines and floats.