Activities Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Hanegi Park, in a residential area of Tokyo's Setagaya ward, is renowned for having over 650 plum trees on its grounds. As a..
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2025 Late Sep Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portabl..
Culture M Festival 2025 Mid - Late Oct The Myoko Mountain Music Festival was born from the idea of creating a world-class sustainable outdoor festival in the mountains..
Culture Shibuya Crossing New Year Countdown 2025-2026 Late Dec - Early Jan Shibuya Crossing becomes the biggest party in Tokyo for this one-night countdown.
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2026 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..
Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2026 Saturday - Jan 3rd Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come to..
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi..
Shopping Flea Market at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park 2025 Jun 9th - Jun 15th Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park has a long running popular flea market once a month, weather permitting. Approximately 200 stalls..
