Culture Rice Field Art in Gyoda 2025 Early Jul - Early Oct Guinness World Record holding rice field art closest to both Tokyo and a rugby world cup stadium.
Culture Canine Fashion in Japan 2026 Mid Apr Pet ownership in Japan is at an all-time high, with lapdogs and smaller canines leading the pack. The Yoyogi Park WanWan Carnival..
Culture Minato Mirai Bon Odori Dance Festival 2025 Mid Aug The Minato Mirao Bon Odori is held each year in mid-August by the waters of Yokohama Bay in Rinko Park.
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 Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2025 Monday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi..
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.