Events in Tokyo

An Awa Odori dance festival is held in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward in late September. Over 1,000 dancers perform on the Fudo-dori shopping street.

A manga and anime fair in Kyoto, this event promotes the content industry with exhibitions, company booths, stage shows, workshops, and the sale of limited-edition goods.

A fireworks festival in Tokyo, the Chofu event launches 10,000 fireworks. A main feature is a large pyrotechnic display synchronized to music over the Tama River.

An autumn festival in Isumi City where men carry portable shrines into the ocean to pray for good fishing and safety at sea.

A video game exhibition in Chiba, this large event showcases new games and technology from international exhibitors. Attendees can play unreleased games and watch live e-sports tournaments.

A summer fireworks festival in Tokyo, the Kita Hanabi Taikai launches nearly 8,000 fireworks over the Arakawa River.

A German beer festival in Yokohama, held at the Akarenga Brick Warehouses, offers German beers, food, and live music.

This autumn festival is held annually on September 27-28. It features the sale of local chestnuts and a display of approximately 260 paper lanterns.