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Walking Tours of Yanaka Shichifukujin
Shichifukujin Meguri is a short pilgrimage tour to visit temples and shrines of Shichifukujin, the Seven Deities of Good Fortune.
New Year's Celebration Events at the Tokyo National Museum
Jan 2 - 26 2025
Celebrating the New Year 2025, various special events will take place at the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno, Tokyo. The zodiac animal of 2025 is Hebi or snake, and collections related to snakes will be exhibited.
TOKYO eSPORTS FESTA
| Jan. 10-12. 2025
The eSport event will hold six competitions that everyone can enjoy.
Street Performance Festival in Saitama City
Jan. 11-12. 2025
Street performers and comedians will gather and show their performances to make the first laugh and smile in the new year of 2025.
Isesaki New Year Market (Isesaki Hatsuichi) | Jan. 11.
A traditional market held to sell Daruma dolls and lucky charms. More than 100 stalls line along Honcho-dori Avenue. Traditional performing arts will also take place at Isesaki-jinja Shrine.
Yama (King of the world of the dead) Festival/Market | Jan. 15 and 16
The hidden-away-from-view statue of Yama, treasured at Shoenji temple 勝専寺 in Kitasenju 北千住, is opened to the public twice a year on 15th, 16th of January and July.
Flea Market in Setagaya (Boroichi Market)
Jan. 15 and 16. 2025
A traditional market with a history of over 400 years, more than 700 stalls will line on the streets. The marketplace is located near the Daikan-yashiki 代官屋敷, a former residential house of the local governor (Samurai house).
Tokyo Traditional Crafts Fair
Jan. 15 - 20, 2025
The Tokyo metropolitan government will hold an exhibition in Shinjuku featuring traditional artworks made in Tokyo. Visitors can purchase the exhibits, and workshop programs will also be available to experience the extraordinary techniques handed down through generations.
Plum Flower Festival at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Feb.1 - Mar.2, 2025
There are 30 different varieties of Japanese plum flowers in the garden that can be enjoyed from early February to early March.
Lerch Ski Festival in Niigata
Feb. 1 - 2, 2025
Are you an Austrian or skiing lover living in Niigata? If so, there's an event you won't want to miss!
This event is held at Kanayasan Ski Area in Joetsu City to commemorate Major Lerch, an Austrian who introduced skiing techniques to Japan. There will be food stalls selling Austrian beer and sausages, as well as unique dishes from Joetsu City. During the event, free chair-lift service is available.
Kite Market at Oji-inari Shrine
Feb. 6. and 18, 2025
The traditional kite market has a long history dating back to the Edo period. The highlight of the market is the food stalls that line the street leading to the shrine from Oji Station.
Antique Fair Hamamatsucho Kotto Art
Feb. 8 - 9, 2025
A local antique market to discover unique treasures. Admission Free.
Shamisen Play at Japan Festa in ADACHI | Feb. 8 -9, 2025 at Japan Festa in ADACHI
Feb. 8 -9, 2025
A yearly event for kids is held at a public hall in Adachi City, Tokyo. In the evening, Shamisen music and dance will be performed on the stage.
Ume Plum Flower Festival at Mt.Tsukuba
Feb.8 - Mar. 9, 2025
Mt. Tsukuba (Tsukubasan), a historic hiking spot within the Tokyo area, has a large plum forest 250m high on its slope, which holds 1000 plum trees. On a sunny, clear day, Skytree in Tokyo and even Mt.Fuji may be seen from up there.
Daffodils festival at Kasai Rinkai Park
Feb. 8 - 9, 2025
This seaside park in Tokyo has a large flower bed with 57,000 daffodils in bloom! Experience the beauty of different types of daffodils showcased in famous flower spots across Japan.
Plum blossom viewing festival at Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden
Feb. 8 - Mar. 2, 2025
The historic garden in Tokyo will hold events to enjoy traditional Japanese culture and the plum blossoms together when they are in full bloom.
Antique Fair - Hamamatsucho Kotto Art
Feb. 8 - 9, 2025
A local antique market to discover unique treasures.
Sawara Water Parade
Mar. 2. 2025
Traditional Japanese musicians and people in colorful clothing float on small wooden boats along the Onogawa stream in Sawara's historic district. Sawara is relatively close to Narita City, the home of Narita International Airport.
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