A garage kit exhibition, the Winter Wonder Festival is the world’s largest, featuring a one-day copyright system that allows creators to sell fan-made models of copyrighted characters.
This Lunar New Year festival in Yokohama is Japan’s largest. Held in Chinatown, it features parades, lion dances, and cultural performances over two weeks.
A dyeing festival in Shinjuku, Some no Komichi celebrates the area’s textile history. It features dyed cloth suspended over a river and custom noren curtains at local businesses.
A photography and imaging expo, the CP+ Show is an event for manufacturers to display new cameras, lenses, and accessories. It includes seminars and equipment demonstrations.
This annual Daruma doll market in Chofu features over 300 stalls. A specialized ritual involves monks painting a Sanskrit character in a doll’s eye to represent a wish.
An annual marathon in Tokyo, this World Marathon Major runs a course from Shinjuku to Tokyo Station, passing the city’s historical and modern districts.
An art fair in Tokyo, this event features numerous galleries presenting a wide range of art, from antiques and traditional works to contemporary installations.
An outdoor music and art festival in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park, Spring Love Harukaze includes live music, art, and vendors with an environmental and community focus.
An antique fair in Tokyo, this event features nearly 300 dealers selling high-quality Japanese and Western antiques. The indoor market caters to dedicated collectors several times a year.
A professional sumo tournament in Osaka, this fifteen-day event is held annually in March and features wrestlers competing to determine a champion for each division.
