8-August (Hachi-gatsu)

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.

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.

International Model Railroad Convention Aug. 8 - 10, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.'

Floating lanterns in Asakusa
Aug. 16, 2025

This night event will take place at the Sumidagawa Riverside in Asakusa, where people float paper lanterns to pray for peace.

Shimokitazawa Awa-Odori dance Festival Aug. 16 - 17, 2025

An Awa-Odori dance festival held in Shimokitazawa (called Shimokita for short), a town in the western Tokyo, popular among young Japanese.

MITAKA Awa Odori Festival
Aug. 16 and 17, 2025

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.

Water Splashing Festival (Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri) Aug. 17, 2025

The highlight of this festival will be on the 13th(Tue), 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. 22 - 23, 2025

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.

Harajuku Super Yosakoi Dance Festival
Aug. 23 - 24, 2025

A big Yosakoi-dance competition festival held at Harajuku Omotesando Street, Meiji Shrine, and NHK Keyaki Street in Shibuya.

Koenji Awa-odori Dnce Festival
Aug. 23 - 24, 2025

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.

Antique Fair - Hamamatsucho Kotto Art
Aug. 23 - 24, 2025

A local antique market to discover unique treasures.

Suwa-jinja Shrine Festival in Nishinippori Aug. 23 - 24, 2025

A traditional festival held at Suwa-jinja Shrine at Yanaka. During the festival, about 100 stalls will line the streets next to the shrine.

Nostalgic Night Market at Akigawa Valley Aug. 30, 2025

A night market held along Hinohara-kaido way in front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. Handmade lanterns line and shine in the marketplace has the calm and friendly atmosphere of the old town of Tokyo.