A Buddhist festival in Tokyo, the Oeshiki commemorates Saint Nichiren. Its main event is a large lantern parade featuring 3,000 participants with drums and decorative banners.
This food festival in Tokyo offers vendor workshops, cooking demonstrations, and food stalls. The event focuses on food education, with professionals demonstrating traditional culinary techniques.
A cat-themed festival in Kagurazaka features an annual parade requiring cat costumes. The event also includes performances and a choreographed group dance for attendees.
An annual festival in Tokyo, the Bettara Ichi is held on October 19-20. It features 500 stalls selling *bettarazuke* (pickled radish) and other foods near Takarada Ebisu Shrine.
The Nihombashi-Kyobashi Matsuri is an annual festival in Tokyo, held on the fourth Sunday of October. It features a parade and market celebrating Japan’s historical routes.
A contemporary art festival in Tokyo, Roppongi Art Night features installations, digital media, and performances in public and commercial spaces throughout the district.
A flower festival in Bunkyo, the Chrysanthemum Festival at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine features 2,000 plants, including flower-covered dolls (kiku-ningyo) and large, single-stem arrangements (ozukuri).
A historic procession at Tokyo’s Senso-ji Temple featuring performers in winged white heron costumes executing a graceful, synchronized dance to traditional flutes and drums.
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.
