Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji 2023
Ikegami Honmonji 池上本門寺, 1-1-1 Ikegami, Ota, TokyoCeremony commemorating the passing of the saint Nichiren, a 13th century Japanese Buddhist whose teaching provides the basis for Nichiren Buddhism.
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Koenji Festival 2023
Koenji Station 高円寺駅, 4-48 Kōenjiminami, Suginami, Tokyo2-day festival held around Koenji Station with participating restaurants and shops, a stamp rally, and other events.
White Heron Dance in Asakusa
Sensoji Temple Senso-ji, 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, TokyoThe White Heron Dance (白鷺の舞) has roots in a scroll which depicted scenes of a parade praying for…
Asakusa Tori no Ichi I
Chokokuji 長國寺, 3-19-6 Senzoku, Taito, TokyoOpen-air market held on the day of the tori (rooster) during November—a tradition that has continued since the…
Hanazono Tori no Ichi I
Hanazono Shrine 花園神社, 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, TokyoOpen-air market held on the day of the tori (rooster) during November—a tradition that has continued since the…
Adachi Fish Market
Adachi Market 東京都中央卸売市場足立市場, Senjuhashidocho, Adachi, TokyoAdachi Fish Market is a wholesale seafood market and was off limits for non-traders, but in mid-2016 the…
Rikugien Autumn Illuminations 2023
Rikugien 6-16-3 Hon-Komagome, Bunkyo, TokyoFrom mid-November until early December Rikugien opens late for its annual “Light Up” show—illuminations artistically positioned throughout the…
Asakusa Tori no Ichi II
Chokokuji 長國寺, 3-19-6 Senzoku, Taito, TokyoOpen-air market held on the day of the tori (rooster) during November—a tradition that has continued since the…
Hanazono Tori no Ichi II
Hanazono Shrine 花園神社, 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, TokyoOpen-air market held on the day of the tori (rooster) during November—a tradition that has continued since the…
Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatoro 2023
Arashiyama, Kyoto Togetsu-kyō Bridge, Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, KyotoHanatoro (花灯路, Hanatōro) is a 10-day long illuminations that takes place in Kyoto’s Higashiyama District in March and…
Tokyo Christmas Market 2023
Hibiya Park Fountain Plaza 日比谷公園 噴水広場, 1 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda, TokyoTokyo Christmas Market is Tokyo's biggest Christmas market, and certain attracts the crowds. There is, however, plenty of…
Hagoita-ichi Fair 2022
Sensoji Temple Senso-ji, 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, TokyoYear-end fair held every year on the 17, 18, and 19 December in Sensoji and the surrounding area…
Winter Comiket 2023
Tokyo Big Sight Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, TokyoThe Comic Market (“Comiket”) is an event held in August and December where groups and individuals can exchange…
Torigoe Shrine Dondo-Yaki 2024
Torigoe Shrine 2-Chome 4-1 Torigoe, Taito, TokyoDondo-yaki is the ritual from the Heian era typically held on the 15 January. New year ornaments, amulets, and…
Adachi Fish Market
Adachi Market 東京都中央卸売市場足立市場, Senjuhashidocho, Adachi, TokyoAdachi Fish Market is a wholesale seafood market and was off limits for non-traders, but in mid-2016 the…
Nara Setsubun Mantoro 2024
Kasuga Taisha Shrine 春日大社, 160 Kasuganocho, Nara, NaraMore than 3,000 lanterns are lit at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara twice a year—in early February for…
Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival 2024
Hanegi Park 羽根木公園, 4 Chome-38-52 Daita, Setagaya, TokyoOver 650 plum trees (about 50/50 red and white plum trees) blossom in Setagaya’s Hanegi Park between early…
Winter Wonder Festival 2024
Makuhari Messe 2−1 Nakase, Mihama, ChibaSemi-annual exhibition of “garage kits” or resin models of anime, manga, and video game characters. The models—some made…
Jindaiji Temple Daruma Doll Market 2024
Jindaiji Temple Jindai-ji Temple, 5-15-1 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu, TokyoOne of the biggest Daruma Doll Markets in Japan, over 300 stalls selling the round dolls gather around…
Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival 2024
Sumida Park Sumida Park, 1-2-5 Mukojima, Sumida, TokyoOver 600 cherry trees blossom in Sumida Park towards the end of March. The riverside park is one…
Nakameguro Sakura Matsuri 2024
Nakameguro 中目黒駅, 1-22 Kamimeguro, Meguro, TokyoNakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival (中目黒桜まつり) is held at the beginning of April and organized by the workers in…
Wanwan Carnival 2024
Yoyogi Park (Events Area) 代々木公園野外ステージ, 2-2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya, TokyoThe Wanwan Carnival is a weekend event for dog lovers and owners alike. There are demonstrations and exhibitions,…
Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2024
Sensoji Temple Senso-ji, 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, TokyoThe Crying Sumo Festival (泣き相撲) is undoubtedly one of Tokyo’s more unusual events—and one which has attracted the…
Mongolian Spring Festival 2024
Hikarigaoka Park Hikarigaoka Park, 4-1-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima, TokyoThe hawarinbayaru, which means "Spring Festival" in Mongolian, is held annually in May to celebrate Mongolian culture, art,…