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.
A festival in Ome, the Ome Grand Festival on May 2-3 features a procession of twelve floats that compete in musical battles, accompanied by nearly 300 street stalls.
A cultural festival in Tokyo, the Cambodia Festival offers Cambodian food, crafts, and dance performances. It serves to strengthen relations between Japan and Cambodia.
A historic festival in Tokyo, the Kachiya Festival on May 5 commemorates a military victory. It features a samurai parade and an arrow dedication ritual at Kameido Katori Shrine.
A Shinto festival in Tokyo, the Kanda Matsuri is held in mid-May. The main celebration occurs in odd-numbered years and includes a large procession and portable shrines visiting the shrine.
A cultural festival in Tokyo, the Thai Festival features authentic cuisine, handicrafts, and stage performances. The large annual event showcases a broad spectrum of Thai culture.
An antiques and lifestyle festival in Tokyo, this event features over 200 vendors selling curated goods. The market also includes live music, workshops, and food stalls.
A jazz festival in Ikebukuro is held each May. The event features hundreds of bands playing jazz, funk, and blues on outdoor stages throughout the district.
A Tokyo dance parade, this festival features 2,500 performers in a synchronized procession through Shibuya each May to celebrate Kagoshima culture with traditional folk dances.
