8-August (Hachi-gatsu)
UENO JAZZ INN'26
Aug. 1, 2026
Organized by the Art & Culture Foundation of Taito City, this musical event is held annually as part of the Ueno Summer Festival.
Pakistan ＆ Japan Friendship Festival Aug.6 - 9. 2026
This event aims to foster friendship between Japan and Pakistan and promote understanding of halal culture in Japan.
Fussa Tanabata Summer Festival
Aug. 7 - 9, 2026
A local, "international" festival held in Fussa City, Tokyo, has 400,000 visitors every year.
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.
Japanese Artisanal Technique Exhibition
Jul. 31 - Aug. 2, 2026
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
Omiya Nakasendo Festival Aug. 1 and 2, 2026
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.
Yorii Night Festival
Aug. 1, 2026
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.
Numata Matsuri Festival
Aug. 3 - 5, 2026
One of the highlights 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.
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.'
Hachioji Float Parade Festival
Aug. 7 - 9, 2026
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.
Independent Tokyo Art exhibition and selling 2026 Aug. 8 and 9, 2026
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.
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.
World Cosplay Summit (WCS) in Aichi Jul. 31 - Aug.2, 2026
One of the largest cosplay events held in Japan. The event site is in Aichi prefecture
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