Culture Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Stretching from Ueno to Asakusa, Shitamachi Tanabata features countless decorations, dancing, food and streets and live performances...
Culture Iriya Asagao Festival 2026 Early Jul The Iriya Asagao Festival has been hosted on July 6, 7, 8 every year since late Edo period, when asagao (morning glories) became..
Culture Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Late Jul The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival around the Tokyo Skytree is one of Japan's major summer fireworks displays, held each year..
Culture Shitamachi Furusato Bon Odori Festival 2026 Mid Aug The Shitamachi Ueno Furusato Bon Odori Festival started in 2017 as a way for businesses and organizations in the Ueno Okachimachi..
Asakusa Samba Carnival 2026 Late Aug Different floats with people in fascinating costumes on them including people singing or playing various musical instruments. There's..
Culture Asakusa Awa Odori 2026 Late Sep Back in action after a 14 year hiatus, the Asakusa Awa Odori brings traditional dance performances to this popular Tokyo tourist..
Culture Yushima Cat Festival 2026 Mid Sep - Early Oct The Yushima Cat Festival started in 2015 with the aim of revitalizing this part of Tokyo and bringing some feline-themed fun to..
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2026 Mid Nov If you're not in the Aomori area during the summer months to experience the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, head to Tokyo's Asakusa..