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 vibrant autumn festival at Shinjuku’s Hanazono Shrine celebrated on auspicious zodiac days, honoring Yamato Takeru no Mikoto amid lively festivities and traditional folklore.
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.
A pop-culture festival in Tokyo, Tokyo Comic Con focuses on American comics and Hollywood cinema, featuring celebrity guests, cosplay zones, and authentic movie props.
A memorial festival at Sengakuji Temple on December 14th commemorates the 47 ronin. The event features a parade of participants dressed in traditional warrior attire.
A year-end fair in Tokyo at Sensoji Temple sells decorative wooden paddles called hagoita. The paddles are used as ornamental good luck charms to ward off evil.
