Culture Tori-no-Ichi 2026 Mid - Late Nov The rooster is the tenth symbol in the Japanese zodiac. In Japanese it is often called tori, and it is associated with gain and..
Culture Hagoita-Ichi Fair 2026 Dec 17th - Dec 19th At Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's historical Asakusa district, you can buy traditional decorated bats at the Hagoita-Ichi Fair,..
Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project 2026 Early Sep - Late Dec Running from the start of September to late December, the Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project invites visitors to explore a world..
Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2027 Jan 1st - Jan 7th The first visit to the shrine in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it..
Culture Ueno Artist Project 2026-2027 Mid Nov - Early Jan The Ueno Artist Project is an exhibition series which started back in 2017, and it takes on a different theme each year.
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2027 Mid Jan Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...
Culture What a Wonderful World Exhibition 2026-2027 Nov 14th - Mar 28th To commemorate its 100th anniversary, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will host a landmark exhibition drawn from the collect..
The World Ballet Festival 2027 Early - Mid Aug First held in 1976, the World Ballet Festival is a multi-week event in Tokyo that brings together the world’s most talented da..