Machida Tenmangu Antique Fair
This is a vibey and popular but fairly small market, with around 120 vendors selling Japanese antiques, as well as kimono, tableware, furniture and decor from decades past, and all manner of …
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Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri
The Katsuura Big Hina Doll Festival sees around 4,000 traditional Japanese dolls set up around Katsuura City in Chiba.
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Weekend Comedy at TCB
★ Staff recommendationEvery Friday and Saturday, head to Tokyo Comedy Bar and forget a bad week, or kickstart an amazing weekend, with the best comedians in Tokyo. Four top comedians and an amazing MC will provide you …
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5th Holi Mela in Tokyo
Turn up in white and be prepared to get colorful at this year's Holi Mela.
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Kōnosu Surprise Hinamatsuri
The largest Hinamatsuri pyramid in Japan is erected in Saitama to celebrate Dolls', or Girls', Day
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Tokyo Marathon 2023
Even if you are not running the Tokyo Marathon, there's a vibrant atmosphere along the course. Check it out and cheer on the runners.
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Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden Plum Festival
The plum festival at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens has traditional shows (incl. a sparrow dance) as well as beautiful plum blossoms.
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Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival
The Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival (Setagaya Ume Matsuri) takes place at Hanegi Park from February until early March. While small, the park has about 650 plum trees, making it a fitting location …
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Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
Kawazu-zakura, the particular variety of sakura that proliferates around Miura-kaigan on the Kanagawa Prefecture coast, flower earlier than most other varieties of cherry, so they should be in …
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25–30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside from those with festivals or bad weather). Roughly translated as Hanazono …
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Japan Brewers’ Cup 2023
Held at the end of the architecturally marvelous Osanbashi pier, the Japan Brewers’ Cup is one of the major events on the craft beer calendar. It’s both a festival and, as the name …
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Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival
Spring in Japan isn’t just about the cherry blossoms and at Yushima Tenjin Shrine you can see one of the island nation’s other flower festivals, the ume matsuri, or plum festival. …
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This&That Vol. 46: “Genre Eclectic, Female Focused”
Hosted by the art agency TokyoDex, the ongoing art-and-music event “This&That”(#This&That) brings you Vol. 46: “Genre Eclectic, Female Focused”. Celebrated in March throughout the …
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“The Best Flea Market” (Yurakucho)
Think second-hand kimonos, ceramics, and other small trinkets. This is a good place to find stylish stuff and unusual souvenirs from Japan. Try to arrive early as both the market itself and the …
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Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
A relatively small but regular antique fair, this event has around 25–30 stalls and is on almost every Sunday (aside from those with festivals or bad weather). Roughly translated as Hanazono …
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Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival
You can see and even participate in fire walking at the Mt Takao Hiwatari Festival, held near Takaosan Yakuouin Temple. The sacred act of walking on hot coals and embers is regarded as an act of …
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Heiwajima Antiques Fair
The Heiwajima Antiques Fair is a popular indoor flea market that’s held five times a year, for a period of three days each time. What is sold? Close to 300 vendors from all over Japan come …
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Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival
Around 360 kawazu-zakura trees cover the south side of Mt. Matsuda. These cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in mid-February, earlier than almost anywhere else near Tokyo. To top it off you …
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Tokyo Tower Art Fair
Check out Art Fair Tokyo's satellite event, held at iconic Tokyo Tower.
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