Activities First Sunrise at Tokyo Skytree 2026 Early Jan One of Japan's new year customs is celebrating hatsuhinode, or the first sunrise of the year. Tokyo Skytree is hosting their..
Culture Geikosai at Yakuoin Mt Takao 2025-2026 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Despite its remote location, thousands make the pilgrimage to Yakuoin, the temple at the top of Mt Takao, for New Year's. The..
Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2026 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd 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 2025-2026 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.
Nightlife Tokyo Mega Illumination 2025-2026 Early Nov - Mid Jan Breathtaking illuminations on the racecourse grounds @ Tokyo City Keiba
Culture Tachikawa Sansan Illuminations 2025-2026 Early Nov - Mid Jan Illuminations are one of the trademark events of the colder months in Japan, and you'll find a plethora of them to check out..
Culture Hashigo-nori 2026 Mid Jan Hashigo-nori is a traditional performance that attempts to pass on the techniques and methods of fireman in the Edo period.
Activities Christmas Illumination in Harajuku 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Jan Beautiful Christmas Illumination at Tokyu Plaza's Harajuku Omotesando rooftop: Christmas Preparations at Tokyo’s Fashion h..