The Best Tokyo Events, by Month
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### 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
