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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📍 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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📍 Asakusa
A lively Brazilian-style parade in Asakusa with samba bands, dancers, and street food. Best entry point is near Asakusa Station.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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