Tokyo Rainbow Pride Parade
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📍 Shinjuku to Yurakucho
One of Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ parades starts at Shinjuku Station and ends at Yurakucho. Over 100 floats and performers participate. Free to attend.
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April 2026 🟢 HAPPENING NOW
Asakusa Samba Carnival
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📍 Asakusa
A lively Brazilian-style parade in Asakusa with samba bands, dancers, and street food. Best entry point is near Asakusa Station.
January 2026
Sakura Matsuri
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📍 Ueno Park
The cherry blossom festival in Ueno Park features over 1,000 pink trees, food stalls, and free guided tours. Bring a blanket for picnicking; peak bloom typically hits mid-March.
Sumida Hokusai Fair
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📍 Sumida Riverbanks
A street fair in Sumida Ward honors Katsushika Hokusai with art displays, calligraphy workshops, and local crafts. Try the signature "Hokusai Sushi" for 1,200 yen.
February 2026
Tokyo Yakult Swallows Opening Day
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📍 Meiji Jingu Stadium
The baseball season kicks off at Meiji Jingu Stadium with fireworks, player meet-and-greets, and post-game tours. General admission tickets cost €35.
Kanda Matsuri
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📍 Kanda Myojin Shrine
One of Tokyo’s three major festivals, featuring over 30 floats, traditional music, and a parade from Kanda Myojin Shrine to Tokyo Dome City. Best viewed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 2026
Aoyama Uguisu Festival
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📍 Aoyama Park
A weekend flower and food festival in Aoyama with 200+ vendors, including rare orchids and wagashi sweets. Entry is free, but parking costs €5.
Tokyo Jazz Festival
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📍 Yoyogi Park
International jazz artists perform at Yoyogi Park with food trucks and open-air seating. Tickets start at €20 for a single day.
May 2026
Tokyo Game Show 2026
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📍 Makuhari Messe
The largest gaming event in Japan, held at Makuhari Messe with new game reveals, VR booths, and cosplay contests. Tickets cost €15–€25.
Sumo Tournament (Tokyo Basho)
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📍 Ryogoku Kokugikan
Professional sumo wrestlers from Japan and abroad compete in Ryogoku Kokugikan. A day pass is €40, and early matches start at 9 a.m.
June 2026
Tokyo Motor Show
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📍 Tokyo Big Sight
One of the world’s largest auto expos in Tokyo Big Sight. Over 300 exhibitors showcase electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Tickets are €10.
Koi Matsuri (Carp Festival)
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📍 Sumida Park
Held at Sumida Park, this event celebrates Koi fish with lanterns, live painting, and a night illumination. Best viewed after 6 p.m.
July 2026
Tokyo International Film Festival
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📍 Tokyo International Forum
Over 200 films from around the world screen at venues across Shibuya and Shinjuku. Passes start at €30.
Meiji Shrine Autumn Festival
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📍 Meiji Jingu Shrine
Traditional performances, tea ceremonies, and food stalls near Meiji Jingu Shrine. Try the seasonal chestnut mochi for 600 yen.
August 2026
Tokyo Christmas Market
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📍 Tokyo Midtown
A festive market in Tokyo Midtown with mulled wine, German bratwurst, and Christmas decorations. Open 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tokyo Tower Light Show
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📍 Tokyo Tower
Every evening through January 2027, Tokyo Tower displays a light and music show with LED projections. Free to view from Shiba Park.
September 2026
New Year’s Day at Meiji Jingu
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📍 Meiji Jingu Shrine
Thousands gather at Meiji Jingu for omikuji (fortune slips) and first prayers of the year. Best to arrive before 8 a.m.
Hatian Matsuri (Cow Parade)
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📍 Hatian, Tama
A traditional parade in Tama with decorated cows, music, and dancing. Held in the village of Hatian, 2 hours from Tokyo.