Events This Month in Tokyo

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo + Juliet

Matthew Bourne's take on Romeo and Juliet in Shibuya.

Kawaii Flea Market

A small flea market, you can find all manner of cute things from clothing to crockery. On bigger days, expect local craftspeople, music, and even live performances.

Waseda Regatta

Watch Waseda University and Keio University face off in a rowing competition on the Sumida River.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Japanese Language Meetup Every Saturday

Come hang out in a café every Saturday in Akihabara and boost your Japanese skills.

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department Tribute Party

Calling all Swifties! This is your chance to celebrate the release of the highly-anticipated "The Tortured Poets Department" in Tokyo.

Raw Comedy Night Presented by Evans Musoka

Come experience laughter that knows no borders.

Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival

A 400-year-old pastime is on display at Nakizumo, as sumo wrestlers compete to make babies cry for good fortune. Come and watch, and perhaps some of the good luck will rub off on you!

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet summer stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market. The perfect place for a relaxed Sunday browsing with no stress.

Kon-Kon Kutsu Ichi (“Shoe Festival”)

One of Tokyo's more unique festivals, the Shoe Festival features shoe sales and a parade with shoe-shaped floats.

Akabane Baka Festival

The Akabane Baka Festival, started out as an April Fool's festival but is now Akabane's biggest festival.

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.

Nico Nico Chokaigi Game Party 2024

Nico Nico Chokaigi is the ultimate event for gamers, think game merch, performances, and of course, cosplay.

Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival

Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival was started to bring attention to the many points of interest in the Ryōgoku area.

Ajinomoto Stadium BIG Flea Market

Spend a day hunting through the maze of stalls and sales in this enormous flea market and snag yourself some bargains!

Edo Firemen’s Annual Memorial

Daring stunts in honor of some of the bravest people to live — watch the acrobatics in memory of the 120 fireman who died during the Edo period.

VTuber Fes Japan 2024

Join Japan's biggest festival for virtual YouTubers.

Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival

If the sakura have given you a taste for blooms, brave the crowds to be rewarded with one of the most beautiful floral arrangments in all of Japan.

Cherry Blossoms at teamLab Planets Tokyo

teamLab Planets Tokyo will transform their artworks into a cherry blossom paradise for spring.

Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival

Kameido Tenjin Shrine is the best place in Tokyo to see wisteria in bloom.

Meiji Shrine Spring Grand Festival

Don't miss this week-long festival which features an impressive lineup of traditional performing arts presentations.