Culture Hino Shinsengumi Matsuri 2026 Mid May The celebration for the famous samurai squad in Hino, hometown of the Shinsengumi, is held on the second weekend in May .
Culture Fiesta De España 2026 Mid Nov Held for the first time in 2013, Fiesta de Espana celebrates Japan-Spain relations and has drawn crowds in excess of 100,000 each..
Culture Oji Shrine Sleiman Azizi Oji Shrine is said to have been built around the same time its famous gingko tree was planted, some time in the early 14th century...
12 Temples & Shrines An Afternoon in Meiji Jingu Alexandra Dorovici The Meiji Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo, constructed in 1926 and dedicated to the spirits of emperor Meiji..
Culture Haneda Matsuri 2026 Late Jul The annual Haneda Matsuri, or Haneda Festival, is held on the last week of July every year.
Festivals Craft Gyoza Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May The Craft Gyoza Festival brings a variety of dumpling types from across the country to Komazawa Olympic Park, with some of the options..
7 Festivals German-style Oktoberfest Odaiba Michael Kaplan Oktoberfest in Odaiba, is a great experience of the Japanese version of the annual German Festival. Enjoy beers,ales, sausages,sauerkraut..
Culture Asakusabashi Chestnut Festival 2026 Mid May Visit Asakusabashi's annual Red and White Chestnut Festival and enjoy a local community event with dancers, food and market..