Shimbashi Koichi Festival

The Koichi Matsuri typically takes place in late July in the SL Plaza and the adjacent Sakurada Park,…

Akasaka Jodoji Bon Odori Festival

One of the first bon odori festivals in Tokyo is held at Jodoji Temple in Akasaka, a short…

Roppongi Hills Christmas Market

The Roppongi Hills Christmas Market returns to Oyane Plaza (the roofed area when you walk around the building…

Sengakuji’s Ako Gishi Sai

The story of the 47 ronin is one of Japan’s most celebrated and famous. While in English it…

Anime Japan

The key expo for manga fans and those in the animation business—almost 150,000 visitors and 200 companies from…

Tokyo Mobility Show

Formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show, this event is one of the world’s foremost motor shows and…

Sanno Matsuri

The Sanno Festival (山王祭) is the last of Tokyo’s major festivals and one of the three great festivals…

Tokyo International Toy Show

This event has been going since 1962 and today sees about 200 vendors (from both within Japan and…

Akasaka Palace

Usually the best view you get of Akasaka Palace is from peering through the pristine white gates of…

Oedo Onsen Monogatari

Tokyo’s most famous onsen is undoubtedly Oedo Onsen Monogatari in Odaiba. Its attraction is a combination of easy access, a multitude of services, and Edo-style amusement arcade designed with young people and foreigners in mind.

Roppongi Hills Craft Sake Week

The artisan sake event returns this year with 100 producers participating over the course of 10 days. There…

Umi no Hi Lantern Festival

To commemorate the public holiday Marine Day (Umi no Hi) over 50,000 paper lanterns are lit with candles…