Sanno Matsuri The Sanno Festival (山王祭) is the last of Tokyo’s major festivals and one of the three great festivals…
Kanamara Matsuri Kanamara Matsuri (otherwise known as the “Penis Festival” or “Festival of the Steel Phallus”) is an annual festival…
Kanda Matsuri Kanda Matsuri is held in mid-May at Kanda Myojin Shrine on odd numbered years (so intense was the…
Bunkyo Azalea Festival One of the five flower festivals of Bunkyo Ward, this time Nezu Shrine takes the spotlight. The Azalea…
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival This annual hanabi-taikai has roots dating back to 1732 when it was first held in remembrance of the those…
Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Illuminations The annual light up of the cherry blossom trees (yozakura, 夜桜) along Meguro River near Nakameguro is one…
Tokyo Auto Salon The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the biggest events in the car modification and tune-up world. Held…
September Tokyo Sumo Tournament Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…
May Tokyo Sumo Tournament Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…
Asakusa Samba Carnival Held annually since 1981, the Asakusa Samba Carnival is one of the biggest events on the Tokyo calendar,…
Philippine Festival A celebration of Philippine culture in Tokyo. There are over 30,000 Filipinos living and working in Tokyo, and…
Azabu-Juban Noryo Matsuri Azabu-Juban’s Noryo-Matsuri is one of Tokyo’s more famous summer festivals. Held over one weekend at the end of…
