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1A hilarious comedy by Sheepdog Theatre about art and friendship, where a debate about a painting brings tensions to the surface between three men.
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2Join the WeLearn community on a guided walk around Ueno Park during cherry blossom season.
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30#### Choose a Time Out Market Barcelona Boston Lisboa Montréal New York Brooklyn Porto Dubai Bahrain Cape Town Osaka Budapest New York Union Square Vancouver All Markets Tokyo Explore Cities Time Out Markets Explore Cities Time Out Markets Things to Do Food & Drink Culture Travel Shopping & Style News + Music & Nightlife + LGBTQ+ + Tickets + Hotels + Neighborhoods facebooktwitterpinterestinstagram Photo: Tokyo Tower Photo: Tokyo Tower # April 2026 events in Tokyo Plan your April in Tokyo with our events calendar of the best things to do, including spring festivals, Golden Week fun, concerts and art exhibits FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp Written by Time Out Tokyo Editors [...] If you visit the fifth-floor Block 12 event space near Space 634, children can participate in a fun workshop to colour their own koinobori with guidance from carp streamer artisans for ¥500 (April 11-12). Additionally, other activities will also be taking place at venues around Tokyo Skytree Town, including a Taiwanese food festival, a workshop to make full-length embroidered carp streamers at Kyototo, and a carp streamer candy sculpting workshop at the Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin store. Read more ### 6. Bunkyo Azalea Festival Things to do Nezu Photo: Somchai Sinthop/Dreamstime [...] ### 23. Sanrio Exhibition: The Beginning of Kawaii Things to do Roppongi Sanrio Exhibition: The Beginning of Kawaii Brace yourselves – things are about to get intensely kawaii. From April 9 to June 21, the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi hosts the final and most expansive edition of a pink-hued exhibition that has toured Japan since 2021. Marking more than 60 years since the founding of cute character empire Sanrio, the show returns to Tokyo in an enriched version that looks back not only at the company’s history, but also at the birth and global rise of kawaii as a cultural language.
# Events in Tokyo Monthly Advanced Search AllEvents ThisWeek ThisMonth May2026 Jun2026 Jul2026 Aug2026 Sep2026 Oct2026 Nov2026 Dec2026 Jan2027 Feb2027 Mar2027 Time Or Area Clear Submit Image 2: night cherry blossoms in ueno parkMar 14 ~ Apr 5 Featured### Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival Visit Ueno Park in spring for the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival. Read more Free Party Ueno Image 3: kanamara penis festivalSun, Apr 05 Featured### Kanamara Penis Festival 2026 ★ Staff recommendation Join the crowds at Japan's world-famous penis festival. Read more 10:00am – 5:00pm Free Festival Kawasaki Image 4: Flea market Japan TokyoWed, Apr 01### Machida Tenmangu Antique Fair [...] Read more ¥0 – ¥12,000 Festival Music Yokohama Image 20: Cherry blossoms in bunkyoMar 21 ~ Apr 5### Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival A quick trip in Tokyo to see the sakura bloom, with illuminations once night falls. Read more Free Festival Nature Myogadani Image 21: cherry blossom bunchSun, Apr 05### Magome Writers’ Village Cherry Blossom Festival A quieter spot to see the cherry blossoms in southern Tokyo. Read more 12:00pm – 4:30pm Free Festival Nature Ōmori Image 22: unu farmers market natural wineApr 4 ~ Apr 5### UNU Farmers Market Pick up fresh veg and much, much more. Read more 10:00am – 4:00pm Free Market Shibuya Image 23: ghost in the shell toranomon hills exhibition jan 2026Jan 30 ~ Apr 5### Ghost in the Shell: The Exhibition [...] Read more 9:00am – 8:00pm ¥1,000 (at the door) Illumination Kisarazu Image 17Mar 18 ~ Apr 5### Nihonbashi Sakura Festival 2026 Head into central Tokyo's Nihonbashi district for an electric (and eclectic) cherry blossom experience. Read more Free Festival Nature Nihonbashi Image 18Mar 20 ~ Apr 5### Bokutei Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival See sakura in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree. With festival stalls, music, and a promenade of blossoms a kilometer long, you could forget you're still in the city. Read more 10:00am – 9:00pm Free Festival Illumination Asakusa Image 19: Concert crowd TokyoApr 3 ~ Apr 5### Central Music & Entertainment Festival Central Music & Entertainment Festival will once again take over Yokohama this year.
Search results: 0 Search Share this page Main content starts here. # CALENDAR Tokyo hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, from traditional festivals and seasonal celebrations to cultural performances, exhibitions, and local community events. This page helps you discover what’s happening in Tokyo, with regularly updated listings of events across the city. Whether you are looking for festivals, cultural activities, or things to do in Tokyo today or this weekend, explore upcoming events and plan your visit around what’s happening in Japan’s capital. ## Explore By Interest ## Current & Upcoming Events in Tokyo ## Local Events Across Tokyo Apr 11, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026 Asakusa Geisha's Ozashiki Odori Spring / Summer 2026 ## Tokyo Event Calendar [...] ## Tokyo Event Calendar JanuaryJanuary in Tokyo speaks of traditions. Start the New Year in good spirits and head to a temple or shrine for Hatsumode on January 1 and pray like the locals do for peace and good health. Some begin their sojourn the night before on New Year's Eve to hear temple bells chime 108 times as the new year dawns, but Hatsumode is drawn out and takes place over 2-3 days. FebruarySetsubun, a Japanese tradition in which beans are thrown to bring good luck, is held at homes, temples, and shrines. Plum blossoms are in full bloom, and plum festivals take place across the city. On Valentine's Day, Japanese people often give chocolate as gifts, so department stores stock a wide variety. [...] In order to view this website correctly, you will need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Skip to main content. GO TOKYO The Official Tokyo Travel Guide NEW What’s New in Tokyo Trending Topics in Tokyo What's On & Coming Up in Tokyo CALENDAR Seasonal Events Best Things to Do and See in Tokyo Upcoming Events EXPERIENCES SPOT Select Language Detailed search: You can do a detailed search by keyword, genre, time, area and tag. Search by keywords open calendar;) open calendar;)
Tokyo Cheapo logo # Events in Tokyo night cherry blossoms in ueno park ### Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival Visit Ueno Park in spring for the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival. kanamara penis festival ### Kanamara Penis Festival 2026 Join the crowds at Japan's world-famous penis festival. ### May Grand Sumo Tournament The third of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments. Flea market Japan Tokyo ### Machida Tenmangu Antique Fair With over 120 stalls full of antique items of all shapes and sizes, it's no wonder this market is a lively spot on the first of the month. Pop by and enjoy digging for some hidden treasure. OPN Japan tour 2026 ### Oneohtrix Point Never Japan Tour [...] stand up comedian in tokyo ### Weekend Comedy at TCB Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo. Welearn hanami sakura ### Cherry Blossom Walk & Talk Join the WeLearn community on a walk around Ueno Park. ### Sakura Genesis 2026 See this annual wrestling event that takes place at Ryōgoku Kokugikan (the sumo stadium) each year. ### Hibiya Blossom Celebrate the beginning of spring at Hibiya Blossom. The area will be covered with colorful flowers and art. ### Markets at Nezu Shrine Pop down to Nezu Shrine for these shrine markets, taking place roughly twice a month. Arakawa River cycling path and bridge ### Tokyo River Clean-Up Enjoy some small talk and the feeling of warmth for doing your part to keep Tokyo's rivers clean and beautiful. [...] OPN Japan tour 2026 ### Oneohtrix Point Never Japan Tour Daniel Lopatin returns to Tokyo as Oneohtrix Point Never, bringing an immersive, shape-shifting live show built around his latest album. ### Japanese Class in Akihabara: Grammar for Beginners Head to Akihabara to learn the basics of Japanese grammar. ## Get Tokyo's best events in your inbox every week The Mottainai Flea Market in Shimokitazawa ### Mottainai Flea Market This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop — find second hand clothes, DVDs, books, anything you can think of. ### 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 …
An indoor cherry blossom-themed sky lantern festival featuring live music, unlimited alcohol and soft drinks, festival food, and the release of 1,500 sakura-colored lanterns around a centrepiece sakura tree.
### April 2026: 9 Events Not To Miss in Tokyo A chance to see the infamous "eggplant" festival, traditional processions, and more. Pink clouds of cherry blossoms along the sloping sides of the moat at Chidorigafuchi. ### Top 10 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Festivals in 2026 Where to revel in that pretty pink stuff (in between all the rain). Sumo demonstration ### The Best Sumo Restaurants in Tokyo Gimmick or great experience? We rate them. ### Spring Escapes: Top 9 Day Trips from Tokyo Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo. [...] On the first Sunday of April each year, special members in the form of phallic statues are paraded through the streets of Kawasaki atop mikoshi (portable shrines). It gets very busy, and you can expect to find all sorts of phallus-shaped gifts and snacks to buy. #### Kanamara Penis Festival 2026 kanamara penis festival ### Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival This parade is a little calmer than the last and involves a reenactment of a colorful procession of oiran (courtesans) from the Edo period. Along with elaborate kimono, you can also spot the late-blooming cherry blossoms known as ichiyo — that’s where the name comes from. #### Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival ### Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival [...] ### Christmas markets Tokyo has quite a few yuletide markets to get you in the Christmassy mood, if you’re so inclined. These take place all around Tokyo and get busy no matter where you are. The Azabudai Hills Christmas Market is free and less well-known than the mammoth paid markets such as Tokyo Christmas Market and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market. See our full list of Christmas markets in Tokyo. #### Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 Tokyo Christmas Market Hibiya ### Tokyo Comic Con
Tokyo Cheapo logo April 2026: 9 Events Not To Miss in Tokyo # April 2026: 9 Events Not To Miss in Tokyo April is the best time to be in Tokyo — you can take advantage of all the events and festivals dedicated to spring flowers and warmer days. While peak bloom is already over at most of Tokyo’s hanami hotspots, there are plenty of late-blooming varieties to check out at the end of the month. As the weather warms up, Tokyo residents take to the streets for parades, cultural events, crying babies, and cute puppers. For the top events in Tokyo throughout the year, check out our complete events guide — organized by month. ## 1. Kanamara Penis Festival April 5 Kanayama Shrine, Kawasaki The world-famous “penis festival” Kanamara Penis Festival tokyo [...] Japan Tattooninja rental wifi router japanMario Kart in TokyoTatsunami Stable sumo wrestlers' morning practice in Tokyo ### Recommended hotels located nearby FLEXSTAY INN Kawasaki Kaizuka from ¥5,000 FLEXSTAY INN Kawasaki Ogawacho from ¥4,500 HOTEL MYSTAYS Haneda from ¥7,838 HOTEL MYSTAYS Kamata from ¥5,550 Mario Kart in TokyoShibuya skylinetravel insurance claim form sampletransfer money to japantwo people walk around teamLab Planets, the spheres room.Scroll Up ##### About Tokyo Cheapo ## About [...] kanamara penis festival ## 2. Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival April 1–30 Nezu Shrine, Bunkyō Exquisite flowers If you’re a fan of flowers, then the Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival is for you. This isn’t just a festival where you go and “smell the azaleas,” there are several events in store. Get the chance to take home potted plants at the daily flower market, cheer on those parading the mikoshi (portable shrine), and enjoy the Sunday drum performances. Tip: To see azaleas on a day trip from Tokyo, visit the Shiofune Kannon Temple Azalea Festival. #### Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival ## 3. Kamakura Festival April 12, 18, and 19 Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine, Kamakura Archery, tea, and other traditions Warrior procession Kamakura Matsuri Festival
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp Advertising ### Time Out says Enjoy a special cherry blossom-themed sky lantern festival this April in the heart of Shinjuku at the Hanami Toya, an indoor event with live music performances, unlimited booze, festival grub and more. The lantern release here is purportedly the largest in Japan, with 1,500 sakura-coloured lanterns released simultaneously around the centrepiece sakura tree. [...] Returning to the airy Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba event hall, Hanami Toya lets you enjoy a blossom-viewing experience without worrying about pollen, unpredictable spring weather or finding somewhere to sit. Tickets start from ¥7,500 and include four hours of unlimited alcohol and soft drinks, plus your own sky lantern. Add ¥2,000 to get date-change and cloakroom privileges, an expanded drink line-up, and a full refund if the event is cancelled. Purchase a ticket through the official website. ### Details Event website: : snc-ht.jp/?lang=en Address : Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba : 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku : Tokyo Transport: : Tochomae Station (Oedo line), Nishi-Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi line), Shinjuku Station [...] #### Choose a Time Out Market Barcelona Boston Lisboa Montréal New York Brooklyn Porto Dubai Bahrain Cape Town Osaka Budapest New York Union Square Vancouver All Markets Tokyo Explore Cities Time Out Markets Explore Cities Time Out Markets Things to Do Food & Drink Culture Travel Shopping & Style News + Music & Nightlife + LGBTQ+ + Tickets + Hotels + Neighborhoods facebooktwitterpinterestinstagram 1. Photo: Starry Night Company PreviousNext /4 2. Photo: Starry Night Company PreviousNext /4 3. Photo: Starry Night Company PreviousNext /4 4. Photo: Starry Night Company PreviousNext /4 # Hanami Toya 2026 Things to do, Festivals Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba, Shinjuku FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp
Tokyo Cheapo logo Tokyo Events This Week: Kanamara Penis Festival and Last-Chance Sakura, Anime, and Light-Ups # Tokyo Events This Week: Kanamara Penis Festival and Last-Chance Sakura, Anime, and Light-Ups ## Tokyo events for Monday, March 30, to Sunday, April 5, 2026. One of the most…prominent festivals on Japan’s annual event calendar, the Kanamara Penis Festival will once again rise to the occasion in Kawasaki this weekend. While that’s a hard one to beat, Marty Supreme composer OPN will perform in Odaiba on Thursday, and some of the city’s major cherry blossom fests will close with a bang. Looking for more cherry blossom events to head to this week? Check out our main sakura festival roundup here. ## Kanamara Penis Festival [...] ## ART: A Comedy by Sheepdog Theatre Sheepdog Theatre returns this month with Art, a hilarious comedy about art and friendship. What starts as a debate about art soon brings long-simmering tensions to the surface, forcing the three men to confront not only the painting, but the nature of their friendship. #### ART: A Comedy by Sheepdog Theatre Sheepdog Theatre ## Nyan Fes In Japanese, nyan is the sound a cat makes, but this festival (for cat lovers, by cat lovers) will get plenty of humans purring, too. There will be around 500 booths filled with cat-inspired products: posters, paintings, mugs, mittens with kittens — you name it. #### Nyan Fes 2026 | | | | --- | Adults: | | | | Advance sales: ¥600 | At the door: ¥500 | ## Markets at Nezu Shrine [...] ## Kanamara Penis Festival You read that right. The Kanamara Matsuri, aka the Penis Festival, features phallic imagery in everything from the decorations to the snacks, but the main show is a parade of numerous giant penis statues, including one that’s pink. #### Kanamara Penis Festival 2026 kanamara penis festival ## Oneohtrix Point Never Japan Tour OPN is known for shows that sit at the intersection of concert, art installation, and cinematic experience. Ambient musician Laraaji has also been confirmed to join the tour as a special guest. #### Oneohtrix Point Never Japan Tour OPN Japan tour 2026 | | | | --- | Adults: | | | | Advance sales: ¥8,800 | At the door: ¥8,800 | ## Sakura Genesis
Traditional spring festival held in Takayama featuring parades, floats, and cultural performances.
### 15 Reasons to Explore Kagurazaka, Tokyo - Geisha, Souvenirs and a Hidden Train Watching Spot kanamara penis festival ### Tokyo Events This Week: Kanamara Penis Festival, Sakura, and Anime Monday, March 30, to Sunday, April 5, 2026 ### Yozakura: 11 Night-Time Cherry Blossom Illuminations You've seen cherry blossoms in the daytime; now see them shine at night. Cherry blossoms in the foreground and boaters on the lake in Ueno Park in the background ### 2026 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Dates — Updated It's happening. ### New Video! Top 17 Day Trips from Tokyo Mountains, beaches, old Japan and more — see another side of it all. Kanamara Festival ### April 2026: 9 Events Not To Miss in Tokyo A chance to see the infamous "eggplant" festival, traditional processions, and more. [...] Pink clouds of cherry blossoms along the sloping sides of the moat at Chidorigafuchi. ### Top 10 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Festivals in 2026 Where to revel in that pretty pink stuff (in between all the rain). ### Spring Escapes: Top 9 Day Trips from Tokyo Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo. ### How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season A cheeky take on the cherry blossoms. Wisteria in bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park ### 6 Spectacular Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo Move over, cherry blossoms! These other blooms will take your breath away well into May.
Spring tulip festival near Takaoka showcasing colorful tulip displays and seasonal flowers.
Tokyo Cheapo logo Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival # Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival ## Add to Calendar The Ichiyo Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura that attracts big crowds every year. Take the chance to enjoy the yaezakura cherry blossoms in full bloom. Important note: The oiran(courtesan) parade that the festival is most known for will not take place in 2026. ## What happens? This year, instead of the Edo Yoshiwara Oiran Dochu parade, the venue will be moved to Fuji Park and there will be a flea market and performances, including kabuki shows and traditional Japanese instruments. ## Add to Calendar ## Tokyo's Best Events and Cultural Activities in Your Inbox Every Week ### May Grand Sumo Tournament [...] ### May Grand Sumo Tournament The third of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments. night cherry blossoms in ueno park ### Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival Visit Ueno Park in spring for the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival. kanamara penis festival ### Kanamara Penis Festival 2026 Join the crowds at Japan's world-famous penis festival. Scroll Up ##### About Tokyo Cheapo ## About With 500,000 - 800,000 readers each month, Tokyo Cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in Tokyo. We cover all the basics including things to do in Tokyo, how to get from Narita airport to Tokyo, which JR rail pass to choose, getting a SIM card and pocket wifi. [...] To find why we started this site, check out the Tokyo Cheapo Manifesto. For more about the people behind this site, check out the profiles of the cheapos. If you want to contribute, see our careers page. For advertising and sponsorship of our Tokyo Cheapo channels, get in touch here. Some of the articles on this site contain affiliate links. If you purchase from or sign up with some companies we link to, we will be compensated. We don't endorse any of the companies we link to but we are selective in terms of the companies that we choose. You should exercise careful judgement with any online purchase. Additionally, the terms of all offers are subject to change without notice.
A cat-themed festival featuring around 500 booths with cat-inspired products including posters, paintings, mugs, and other merchandise.
Free art, music, and vegetarian food celebration for Earth Day in Shibuya.
## Add to Calendar ## Tokyo's Best Events and Cultural Activities in Your Inbox Every Week ### May Grand Sumo Tournament The third of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments. night cherry blossoms in ueno park ### Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival Visit Ueno Park in spring for the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival. kanamara penis festival ### Kanamara Penis Festival 2026 Join the crowds at Japan's world-famous penis festival. ### Recommended hotels located nearby Remm Roppongi Act Hotel Roppongi The Okura Tokyo 5 Reasons YOTEL Tokyo Ginza is the Smartest Stay in Central Tokyo HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Akasaka HOTEL MYSTAYS Hamamatsucho Hotel SUI Akasaka by ABEST Henn na Hotel Akasaka Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Premier Scroll Up ##### About Tokyo Cheapo ## About [...] ## Schedule Attendees and staff will meet at Toei Mita Line Shibakoen Station – Exit A4 (outside the Exit A4 gate). Organizers will be waiting with a sign. From there, everyone will walk over to Shiba Park and enjoy the stroll together. After the walk, feel free to head back to WeLearn 80s Cafe in Akihabara to relax and hang out with a coffee. ## Entry Members and those signed up for the 7-day free trial can join for just a ¥200 drink fee. Members enjoy free access to all events and lessons, no café charge, and the option to cancel at any time. You can sign up via the official website. If you’d just like to attend this event, or try an event before subscribing, register in advance using this Google Form. Entry is ¥2,000, paid on the day via cash, credit card, or PayPay. [...] Tokyo Cheapo logo Cherry Blossom Walk & Talk # Cherry Blossom Walk & Talk ## Add to Calendar Join the WeLearn community on a walk around Shiba Park while taking in the cherry blossoms this spring. ## What to expect Spring has just about sprung in Tokyo, and after months of cold weather, the city is coming alive with festivals, outdoor fun, and, of course, cherry blossoms. Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) is one of the best parts about spring in Japan, and Shiba Park is a local favorite hanami hotspot. As you explore the park, enjoy the flowers and food stalls, as well as casual conversation in English and Japanese with the WeLearn staff and community. You don’t have to be a member or previous participant — newcomers are welcome, so feel free to join. ## Schedule
Traditional festival held at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine in Kamakura featuring warrior processions and local celebrations.
The Lantern Festival in Yokohama marks the final day of Lunar New Year celebration with lantern displays and illuminations.
Visit Ueno Park in spring to see cherry blossoms during this traditional spring festival.
Search results: 0 Search Share this page Main content starts here. Updated: March 16, 2026 # Best Things to Do and See in Tokyo in April ## Is April a good time to visit Tokyo? April is one of the best times to visit Tokyo. Cherry blossoms and other flowers beautifully color the city, festivals celebrate the glorious coming of spring, and many events offer a chance to experience Japanese culture. Take a moment to feel Tokyo's pleasant spring breeze and create memories that will last a lifetime. ## What is the weather like in Tokyo in April? [...] ### Asakusa Yabusame (Horseback archery) Asakusa Yabusame is a traditional event that takes place in Sumida Park. It's a great opportunity to see an exciting ancient tradition in action. Archers on horseback, dressed in traditional hunting attire, strike a series of targets with arrows as they gallop past. ### Mt. Takao Annual Spring Festival Mt. Takao is one of Tokyo's most popular natural retreats. Its annual spring festival is held at Takao-san Yakuo-in, a Buddhist temple located halfway up the mountain. You can see a goma fire ritual and a parade of children in fancy dress. ### Daidai Kagura Ritual [...] ### Meiji Jingu Shrine Spring Grand Festival Meiji Jingu Shrine, in Harajuku, honors the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who oversaw the modernization of Japan in the 19th century. Its annual Spring Grand Festival, held in late April or early May, features various traditional performances. Bugaku (a type of dance first performed at the ancient imperial court), noh and kyogen theater, and sankyoku chamber music, and more, are performed by Japan's top artists in their fields. ## Event on This Month ## Calendar ## Find Out More ## Keywords GO TOKYO facebook X (Twitter) You Tube instagram Tripadvisor Copyright © Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. Return to top of page
Holi Mela celebration in Tokyo where participants wear white and throw colorful powders in this vibrant color festival.
A unique fertility festival featuring a procession of four steel phalluses around the neighborhood, radish-carving contests, and genital-shaped candy. Known locally as Kanamara Matsuri and famous among international visitors.
A month-long azalea flower festival at Nezu Shrine showcasing exquisite blooming flowers throughout the shrine grounds.
Seasonal cherry blossom viewing period in Japan, celebrated throughout the country with hanami festivals and gatherings.
A festival featuring phallic imagery in decorations and snacks, with a parade of giant penis statues including a pink one.
Japanese holiday period from April 29 to May 6 featuring multiple national holidays and traditional celebrations.
The largest Hinamatsuri pyramid in Japan is erected in Saitama to celebrate Dolls' Day (Girls' Day) with traditional doll displays.
Spring celebration featuring colorful flowers and art installations covering the Hibiya area.
Seasonal cherry blossom viewing period in Japan, typically occurring in late March through April.
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1Japan's biggest plant-based festival featuring vegan food vendors and entertainment.
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6A spring handmade market event featuring artisan crafts and handmade goods at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall.
Shrine markets held roughly twice a month at Nezu Shrine featuring local goods and vendors.
Monthly antique market with over 120 stalls featuring antique items of all shapes and sizes held on the first of the month.
Second-hand flea market in Shimokitazawa offering clothes, DVDs, books, and various pre-owned items for sale.
One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo with numerous stalls and tarps offering a wide variety of items, haggling encouraged.
One of Japan's three biggest daruma markets featuring around 300 street stalls selling traditional bright red dolls.
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2A performance by ambient musician OPN known for shows that blend concert, art installation, and cinematic experience, with special guest Laraaji.
Daniel Lopatin performs as Oneohtrix Point Never with an immersive, shape-shifting live show built around his latest album.
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1Stand-up comedy shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar featuring some of the best comedians in Tokyo.
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2Annual professional wrestling event taking place at Ryōgoku Kokugikan, the sumo stadium.
The third of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments featuring professional wrestlers competing.
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1| | | | --- | 1 (Wed) | | | | | | | 2 (Thu) | | | | | | | 3 (Fri) | | | | | | | 4 (Sat) | | | | | | | 5 (Sun) | | | | | | | 6 (Mon) | | | | | | | 7 (Tue) | | | | | | | 8 (Wed) | | | | | | | 9 (Thu) | | | | | | | 10 (Fri) | | | | | | | 11 (Sat) | | | | | | | 12 (Sun) | | | | | | | 13 (Mon) | | | | | | | 14 (Tue) | | | | | | | 15 (Wed) | | | | | | | 16 (Thu) | | | | | | | 17 (Fri) | | | | | | | 18 (Sat) | | | | | | | 19 (Sun) | | | | | | | 20 (Mon) | | | | | | | 21 (Tue) | | | | | | | 22 (Wed) | | | | | | | 23 (Thu) | | | | | | | 24 (Fri) | | | | | | | 25 (Sat) | | | | | | | 26 (Sun) | | | | | | | 27 (Mon) | | | | | | | 28 (Tue) | | | | | | | 29 (Wed) | | | | Showa Day (national holiday) | | [...] | | | | --- | 1 (Wed) | | | | | | | 2 (Thu) | | | | | | | 3 (Fri) | | | | | | | 4 (Sat) | | | | | | | 5 (Sun) | | | | | | | 6 (Mon) | | | | | | | 7 (Tue) | | | | | | | 8 (Wed) | | | | | | | 9 (Thu) | | | | | | | 10 (Fri) | | | | | | | 11 (Sat) | | | | | | | 12 (Sun) | | | | | | | 13 (Mon) | | | | | | | 14 (Tue) | | | | | | | 15 (Wed) | | | | | | | 16 (Thu) | | | | | | | 17 (Fri) | | | | | | | 18 (Sat) | | | | | | | 19 (Sun) | | | | | | | 20 (Mon) | | | | | | | 21 (Tue) | | | | | | | 22 (Wed) | | | | | | | 23 (Thu) | | | | | | | 24 (Fri) | | | | | | | 25 (Sat) | | | | | | | 26 (Sun) | | | | | | | 27 (Mon) | | | | | | | 28 (Tue) | | | | | | | 29 (Wed) | | | | Showa Day (national holiday) | | [...] | | | | --- | 1 (Wed) | | | | | | | 2 (Thu) | | | | | | | 3 (Fri) | | | | | | | 4 (Sat) | | | | | | | 5 (Sun) | | | | | | | 6 (Mon) | | | | | | | 7 (Tue) | | | | | | | 8 (Wed) | | | | | | | 9 (Thu) | | | | | | | 10 (Fri) | | | | | | | 11 (Sat) | | | | | | | 12 (Sun) | | | | | | | 13 (Mon) | | | | | | | 14 (Tue) | | | | | | | 15 (Wed) | | | | | | | 16 (Thu) | | | | | | | 17 (Fri) | | | | | | | 18 (Sat) | | | | | | | 19 (Sun) | | | | | | | 20 (Mon) | | | | | | | 21 (Tue) | | | | | | | 22 (Wed) | | | | | | | 23 (Thu) | | | | | | | 24 (Fri) | | | | | | | 25 (Sat) | | | | | | | 26 (Sun) | | | | | | | 27 (Mon) | | | | | | | 28 (Tue) | | | | | | | 29 (Wed) | | | | Showa Day (national holiday) | |
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Last updated: Apr 4, 2026, 10:49 PM
