7-July (Shichi-gatsu)
Tori (Bird) Merch Festival - Summer
Jul. 4 - 5, 2026
This is a market event that showcases and sells bird-themed merchandise created by artists.
All Japan Records & CDs
Jul. 4 and 5, 2026
In Asakusa, thirty used record shops across Japan will convene to showcase/sell unique records and CDs, including vintage vinyl copies.
Tanabata Summer Festival in Shonan Hiratsuka
Jul. 3- 5, 2026
A local summer festival will take place on shopping streets around JR Hiratsuka Station. During the festival, the streets will be adorned with vibrant colors, and local people will perform dances in the parade.
Asakusa Kappabashi Tanabata Festival
Jul. 3 - 7, 2026
During the festival, the street will be decorated with bamboo with colorful wishing paper and various folk arts will be performed there on the weekend.
The Arakawa Traditional Handcraft Exhibition Jul. 3 - 5, 2026
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.
Taiwan Festival TOKYO at Ueno Park
Jul. 9 - 12, 2026
Experience the Taiwanese food culture. This popular event will take place at Ueno Park in Tokyo. Many different Taiwanese food stalls will be there.
Narita-san Gion Festival Jul. 10 - 12, 2026
Naritasan Gion is a traditional religious festival. With over 300 years of history, it takes place annually in the summer to celebrate bountiful crops and community welfare. The festival's highlight features beautifully decorated floats and participants in traditional attire.
Giant Doll Parade at Sawara
Jul. 10 - 12, 2026
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."
Tsukishima Kusaichi Street Market
Jul. 11 - 12, 2026
A folk market takes place at Tsukishima Old Town, known for Monja Street. About 150 stalls will line there.
Paper lantern and giant doll float festival TENNO-SAMA Jul. 12 and Jul. 18, 2026
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. 12, 2026
In JNMA, railroad model manufacturers, retailers, and hobby groups will showcase their products.
Kagurazaka Matsuri Festival Jul. 22 - 25, 2026
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.
Bon Dance Festival in Shinbashi
Jul. 23 and 24, 2026
For people living, walking, and enjoying in Shinbashi. A traditional Japanese dance festival takes place in front of Shinbashi Station, in the business district of central Tokyo. Locals in Yukata costumes gather around a stage and dance (Bon-Odori) together.
Firework Festival in Katsushika
Jul. 28, 2026
Katsushika City in Tokyo will host a large fireworks festival at the Edogawa Riverside. 20000 fireworks will be set off.
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
