digi-joho Tokyo Travel LOCAL EVENTS
Utagawa Hiroshige Memorial Exhibition | Sep.6. 2026
A one-day exhibition will be held at Togakuji Temple to commemorate the anniversary of Utagawa Hiroshige's death and honor his legacy..
Japan Teddy Bear with Friends Convention Sep. 5 - 6, 2026
Asia's largest events dedicated to teddy bears. The exhibition hall will proudly feature an impressive collection of teddy bears crafted by talented artists from Japan and around the world.
International Model Railroad Convention Aug. 21 - 23, 2026
One of the largest fun events featuring railway modeling is held annually at Tokyo Big Sight. Model train makers and enthusiasts gather to display, share, and enjoy this hobby.
Fireworks in Yokohma - Minato Mirai Smart Festival Aug. 24, 2026
Supporting Yokohama Green Expo, this annual summer event in 2026 will take place at places in the Minatomirai area, Yokohama. The highlight is the Sky Symphony of Yokohama presented by Colowide.
Asagaya Tanabata Festival
Aug. 7 - 11, 2026
A Tanabata Festival held at the Asagaya shopping street. The 700m-long street will be decorated with giant paper crafts, looking funny, cheap, artistic, surreal, and chaotic, which visitors will find 'Kawaii.'
Floating lanterns in Asakusa
Aug. 15, 2026
This night event will take place at the Sumidagawa Riverside in Asakusa, where people float paper lanterns to pray for peace.
Water Splashing Festival (Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri) Aug. 16, 2026
The highlight of this festival will be on the 16th(Sun), the parade of people carrying more than 120 Mikoshi (portable shrines), and splashing water over the Mikoshi and the streets.
Oedo Matsuri Bon-odori Dance Festival
Aug. 21 - 22, 2026
A large Japanese folk dance festival is held in Hamacho-koen Park, Chuo-ku City. Local people in Yukata gather around a Yagura stage and dance together.
MITAKA Awa Odori Festival
Aug. 22 and 23, 2026
An Awa-odori festival held in front of Mitaka Station (South Exit). Mitaka is a town next to Kichijoji, one of the most popular living areas in Tokyo.
Antique Fair - Hamamatsucho Kotto Art Aug. 22 - 23, 2026
A local antique market to discover unique treasures.
Nostalgic Night Market at Akigawa Valley Aug. 29, 2026
A night market held along Hinohara-kaido way in front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. Handmade lanterns line the marketplace and shine, creating a calm and friendly atmosphere of the old town of Tokyo.
Koenji Awa-odori Dnce Festival Aug. 29 - 30, 2026
Began in 1957, Koenji Awa-odori dance festival became a popular event held every summer. 10,000 dancers will join, and a million visitors come to see their performance.
Harajuku Super Yosakoi Dance Festival Aug. 29 - 30, 2026
A big Yosakoi-dance competition festival held at Harajuku Omotesando Street, Meiji Shrine, and NHK Keyaki Street in Shibuya.
Maker Faire Tokyo
Sep. Sep. 5 - 6, 2026
O'Reilly Japan, Inc., publishers of MAKE: magazine in Japan, presents Maker Faire, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth, a celebration of creativity, invention, and resourcefulness.
