Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine Fox Parade
Gather with the foxes for the first shrine visit of the year at Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine.
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Yokohama Sparkling Twilight
Wander the seafront at Yokohama in the morning for the parades of ships and shrines, before settling into the teeming Yamashita Park for the evening fireworks display
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Hakone Shrine New Year Fireworks and Festival
Celebrate the New Year with fireworks at one of Japan's most iconic spots.
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Geikosai New Year’s Festival
If you're willing to climb on the first day of the new year, join the crowds in welcoming the sunrise of a fresh start.
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New Year at Tokyo’s Gardens
Eight metropolitan gardens in Tokyo open and host special events to celebrate the start of the new year.
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Wrestle Kingdom 18 in Tokyo Dome
Get ready for Wrestle Kingdom 17! New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s biggest event of the year.
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Omotesandō Illumination
Walking in a winter wonderland indeed, this stretch of Omotesando's busy street lit up will have you feeling Christmassy in no time.
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Tokyo Fire Department New Year Ceremony
This event is filled with emergency vehicles and performances that highlight the triumphs of the Tokyo Fire Department.
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Daikon Radish Festival 2025
At this festival, daikon are offered to the god Shoden then given to visitors so they can gain some of the health and power of the god himself.
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Ebisu Garden Place Illumination
With the sparkling lights and wistful piano music, you'll feel like you're walking through a fairytale.
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Tokyo Mega Illumination
Mega is indeed the only word for these illuminations, but don't think that's all there is! From festival foods to horse-related activities, there's plenty to see here behind the lights.
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Meguro River Winter Illuminations
See the famous cherry blossom view of Meguro River in winter — well, sort of.
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Torigoe Shrine Tondoyaki Bonfire
Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.
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Hatsumōde Grand Prayer Festival at Ryusenji Temple
Ring in the New Year with the traditional Japanese tradition of hatsumōde.
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Toranomon Light Art
The Hills have lights — Toranomon Hills hosts an international illumination show.
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Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage
Join the local tradition of visiting shrines of the Seven Lucky Gods.
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Daikoku Matsuri
Daikoku Matsuri is a traditional festival sure to get your year off to a good start.
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Shinjuku Twinkle Park
Enjoy a quiet getaway from the rush of Shinjuku in Shinjuku Twinkle Park. Keep an eye out around Christmas for their handbell concert.
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Handmade in Japan Festival Winter 2025
Traditional and contemporary design overlaps in this handmade festival. Enjoy poring over the unique gifts and souvenirs made by local and foreign artisans.
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2025
★ Staff recommendationTokyo Auto Salon is one of the biggest motor shows in the world.
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Kamimizo (Mizono) Daruma Market
This is a friendly neighborhood festival with a fiery twist. Along with daruma dolls of all shapes and sizes, there'll be dances and a bonfire.
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Setagaya Boroichi Market I
★ Staff recommendationCheck out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.
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