Some no Komichi

Until the 1950s, many dying factories could be found along the river near Nakai Station in Shinjuku Ward…

Oji Fox Parade

The legend goes that foxes from all regions would gather under a large tree on New Year’s Eve…

Summer Comiket

The Comic Market (“Comiket”) is an event held in August and December where groups and individuals can exchange…

Winter Comiket

The Comic Market (“Comiket”) is an event held in August and December where groups and individuals can exchange…

Cheese Festa

As you no doubt know, 11 November is Cheese Day and to celebrate there will be a 2-day…

Sangenjaya Carrot Tower Observation Deck

26th floor observation deck with a bar and restaurant offering viewings of Shibuya and Tokyo.

Showa Kinen Park Cosmos Festival

Over 20,000 square meters of fields and 6 million cosmos flowers come into bloom at Showa Kinen Park.

Yamanashi Nouveau Wine Festival

Annual wine festival to promote Yamanashi—Japan’s most famous wine region. The tasting festival is held in Tokyo and…

Gotokuji Temple

Gotokuji (豪徳寺, Gōtokuji) is a Buddhist temple in Setagaya Ward known primarily because of the hundreds of maneki-neko…

Hanazono Tori no Ichi III

Open-air market held on the day of the tori (rooster) during November—a tradition that has continued since the…

Hanazono Tori no Ichi II

Open-air market held on the day of the tori (rooster) during November—a tradition that has continued since the…

Hanazono Tori no Ichi I

Open-air market held on the day of the tori (rooster) during November—a tradition that has continued since the…