1 - January (Ichi-gatsu)

Nabe Food (Hot Pot) Festival | Jan. 26- 28, 2024

A food festival is held at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, featuring a variety of local Japanese hot pot dishes. Additionally, the Winter Sake Festival will take place there.

Edomachi-Taito Entertainment Festival | till Feb. 2024

The festival of stylishness, rich humanity, and open-mindedness - offering different cultures of entertainment and arts cultivated in Taito City, Tokyo.

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 - 28 2024

Celebrating the New Year 20243, various special events will take place at the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno, Tokyo. The zodiac animal of 2024 is Tatsu or dragon, and collections related to dragons will be exhibited.

Air Show at Iruma Air Base | Jan. 20, 2024

This air show held annually on the 3rd of November at Iruma Air Base in Saitama Prefecture, has more than 200 thousand people coming up to see the exciting acrobatic performance by the team Blue Impulse. Various fun events will also take place there.

Daruma Doll Market at Kitain Temple | Jan. 3

Kawagoe historic district includes old merchant homes built in the traditional warehouse-style of the Edo period. Kitain, a historical temple related to the Tokugawa Shogun family, has various attractions including the numerous stone states called Gokyaku Rakan.

Maebashi New Year Market Festival | Jan. 9.

A traditional market held to sell Daruma dolls. Many stalls line along Honmachi-dori Road (Route 50) and shopping streets of central Maebashi. Traditional ceremonies will also take place on the street and at Maebashi Hachimangu Shrine.

New year celebration festival at Toranomon Kotohira Shrine | Jan. 10

The Seven luck gods in colorful kimono dresses will parade in the shrine

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.

Ariake Kotto Antique Market | Jan. 12 - 14, 2024

One of the largest antique markets in Tokyo will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba.

Japan Festa in ADACHI | Jan. 13, Feb. 11 -12, 2024

A yearly event for kids is held at a public hall in Adachi City, Tokyo. Various hands-on programs and performances featuring Yokai monsters will take place in 2004.

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. 2024

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 eSPORTS FESTA | Jan. 26-28. 2024

The eSport event will hold six competitions that everyone can enjoy.