digi-joho Tokyo Travel LOCAL EVENTS

Kagurazaka Matsuri Festival | Jul. 23- 26, 2025

Hozuki(Japanese lantern plant) Market will be held at the temple in Kakurazaka. A traditional Japanese folk dance will also be performed on the streets there.

Numata Matsuri Festival
Aug. 3 - 5, 2025

One of the headlights is Tengu Mikoshi, carrying large objects of Tengu, a long-nosed goblin.

The festival takes place in Numata City. Gunma Prefecture. Numata city is on the way from central Tokyo to Minakami, a resort known for outdoor activities such as Rafting, Canyoning, and Skiing.

THE ROAD RACE TOKYO 2025 Jul. 13, 2025

A bicycle road race will take place in the Tama area of Tokyo. Come witness the thrilling competition of top cyclists up close.

The Arakawa Traditional Handcraft Exhibition
Jul. 4 - 6, 2025

The exhibition promotes the traditional handicraft industry in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo. Master craftsmen in Arakawa will participate in this exhibition. Some of the artists will also hold hands-on workshops.

Fireworks in Yokohma - Minato Mirai Smart Festival Aug. 4, 2025

A summer event will take place in the Minatomirai area, Yokohama. The highlight is the Sky Symphony of Yokohama by Colowide, a firework show with 20000 set up.

Giant Doll Parade at Sawara
Jul. 11 - 13, 2025

During the 3-day festival, various events  are staged on streets in Sawara old town, featuring parading of Dashi floats decorated with giant Samurai dolls, accompanied of traditional festival music "Sawara-bayashi."

Paper lantern and giant doll float festival TENNO-SAMA
Jul. 12 and Jul. 18, 2025

A historic festival held in Kuki city, Saitama prefecture. Floats of giant dolls parade on the streets in the daytime, and the floats decorated with paper lanterns parade in the evening.

JNMA Railroad Model Tradeshow
Jul. 13, 2025

In JNMA, railroad model manufacturers, retailers, and hobby groups will showcase their products.

Fussa Tanabata Summer Festival
Aug. 8 - 10, 2025

A local festival held at Fussa City in Tokyo has 400,000 visitors every year. 

All Japan Records & CDs
Jul. 20 and 21, 2025

In Asakusa, thirty used record shops across Japan will convene to showcase/sell unique records and CDs, including vintage vinyl copies.

Firework Festival in Katsushika
Jul. 22, 2025

Katsushika City in Tokyo will host a large fireworks festival at the Edogawa Riverside. 15000 fireworks will be set off.

Bon Dance Festival in Shinbashi
Jul. 24 and 25, 2025

A Japanese traditional dance festival takes place in front of Shinbashi Station, located in the business district of central Tokyo. Locals in Yukata costumes gather around a stage and dance (Bon-Odori) together.

Japanese Artisanal Technique Exhibition
Jul. 25 - 27, 2025

So many fun and surprising ways to enjoy craftsmanship! Visitors will experience the techniques of traditional craftsmanship which have supported Japanese culture and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. Admission Free

Hachioji Float Parade Festival
Aug. 1 - 3, 2025

One of the largest float parade festivals held in Greater Tokyo. 4000 people in traditional summer costumes will dance and parade with 19 floats on Koshu-kaido Street.

Omiya Nakasendo Festival Aug. 1 and 2, 2025

This traditional summer festival held in Omiya features Mikoshi (miniature shrines) and floats parades. Taiko drumming and traditional dance performances will take place on the streets around the east exit of JR Omiya Station in the evening.

World Cosplay Summit 2024 (WCS) in Aichi Aug.1 - 3, 2025

One of the largest cosplay events held in Japan.  The event site is in Aichi prefecture

Yorii Night Festival
Aug. 2, 2025

Held in Yorii Town, Saitama prefecture, this traditional festival is dedicated to the god of water. Lantern-filled floats are sent down the river while fireworks light up the night sky.

Independent Tokyo Art exhibition and selling 2025 Aug. 2 and 3, 2025

Aiming to develop a place to support up-and-coming young artists, this art showcase event will take place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center in Hamamatsucho.

Pakistan ＆ Japan Friendship Festival
Aug.7 - 10. 2025

This event aims to foster friendship between Japan and Pakistan and promote understanding of halal culture in Japan.

Asagaya Tanabata Festival
Aug. 7 - 11, 2025

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 that visitors will find 'Kawaii.'