5-May (Go-gatsu)
Free admissions in Tokyo on Green Day
May 4th (Midori-no-hi)
Sato-Kagura Cultural Entertainment Experience in Kawagoe | Apr. 26, 2024 (4th Friday of every month)
Come hang out with us in Kawagoe for a night you won't forget!
Held in Kawagoe's historic neighborhood, this experiential program is an opportunity to witness traditional entertainment called "Sato-Kagura" up close.
Geisha Dance Performance in Ginza - Azuma Odori
May 24 - 27, 2024
The Azuma Odori, a one-of-a-kind traditional dance performance by geisha artists from Shinbashi and Ginza, is set to captivate audiences at the Shinbashi Enbujo.
Kasama Tsutsuji (Azalea) Festival
Apr.13. - May.6, 2024
Kasama, a historic town known for its pottery production, holds a large garden located on a hilltop, blessed with stunning views of 8500 Azalea trees.
Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden Free admission day | April 20, 2024
In commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening to the public, the garden will offer free admission to everyone on April 20th.
Mashiko Spring Pottery Market | Apr. 27. - May 6. 2024
More than 500 pottery stalls will take place at this market and sell various types of potteries. You will find teacups, rice bowls, ramen bowls and more - all designed in a traditional/modern Japanese style. Walking around pottery stalls to find favorite ones will be an attraction.
Darkness Festival - Kurayami Matsuri Festival
May 5 (Apr.30 - May 6) 2024
A traditional festival held at Ookunitamajinja Shrine in Fuchu, in the west Tokyo. Has a history of over 1000 years, nearly 700 thousand people come to this festival every year. The highlight is the parade of Mikoshi (portable shrines) carrying and the drumming ceremony.
Chiba Boso-no-Mura Spring Festival
May 2 - 6 2024
Boso-no-Mura is an open-air museum operated by Chiba prefecture, has a park with exhibits of Japanese buildings backing to the old Japan of 150 years ago. A number of hands-on events are held during this festival, good for families.
Flower Market Festival in Edogawa City
May 3 and 4. 2024
This is a promotional event with flowers and fresh vegetables for sale.
Samurai Festival at Odawara Castle (near Hakone)
May. 3. 2024
The largest festival in Odawara City, held in honour of the Hojo Samurai Family, the 5 lords of Odawara Castle who developed the castle town.
Omiya Bonsai Festival
May. 3 - 5. 2024
A large Bonsai Festival held at Omiya Bonsai village in Omiya. During the festival, masterpieces of Bonsai works are exhibited, and Bonsai plants and pots are also sold there.
Spring Rose Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens
May 8 - Jun 2, 2024
The Jindai Botanical Gardens (神代植物公園) is one of Tokyo Metropolitan Parks located in Chofu city. The gardens have 5200 roses in 400 different varieties, blooming in spring and autumn.
Hobby Round Portal
May. 11. 2024
This is a local tradeshow featuring hobby products - anime figures, plastic models and more.
Adachi Fish Market Public Open Day
(Will be on) May. 11. 2024
Adachi Fish Market opens to the public on a Saturday (usually on the second Saturday) every two months.
Open from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Poppy festival in Konosu city
May 11 - 19, 2024
Home to Japan's largest poppy field (12.5 hectares), Konosu holds this local event during the flower season.
Samurai festival- Yorii Hojo Festival
May 12, 2024
This is an event to play the scene of a Samurai battle that occurred in the Yorii area back in 1590. About 500 people in Samurai costume join and perform as warriors.
Sanja Matsuri Festival in Asakusa
May.17 - 19, 2024
With a history of over 700 years, Sanja Matsuri is one of the three great Edo(Tokyo) Matsuri festivals.
Toshogu Shrine Spring Festival in Nikko
May 17 - 18. 2024
The largest festival will be held at Nikko Toshogu Shrine in the historic area of Nikko. This event takes place in spring and autumn. The highlight is Yabusame Horseback Archery put on at the approach to the Toshogu Shrine and the Samurai parade.
Tokyo Port Festival - Minato Matsuri
May 18 - 19, 2024
In this event, the Tokyo Fire Department will put on a performance to demonstrate firefighting in the air and on the sea.
DESIGN FESTA vol.59
May.18 - 19, 2024
Six thousand five hundred participants will showcase their artwork!