5-May (Go-gatsu)
Free admissions in Tokyo on Green Day
May 4th (Midori-no-hi)
Spring Rose Festa at Yoyogi Park
May 4.2026
Walkable from JR Harajuku Station in Shibuya. 68 varieties of 700 roses will be in full bloom at the gardens in Yoyogi Park.
Tokyo Old Book Market by Aishokai
May 8 and 9, 2026
An old/secondhand book exhibition and sale will be held at Kosho Kaikan Building in Kanda. Various kind of books will be sold at this market, including books on Japanese art, academic literature, traditional Manga, and magazine. Goold for those looking for something unique written in Japanese.
Adachi Fish Market Public Open Day
May. 9. 2026
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. The earlier you get there, the better.
Samurai festival- Yorii Hojo Festival
May 10, 2026
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 costumes join and perform as warriors.
Kasama Tsutsuji (Azalea) Festival Apr.11. - May.6, 2026
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.
Sanja Matsuri Festival in Asakusa May.15 - 17, 2026
With a history of over 700 years, Sanja Matsuri is one of the three great Edo(Tokyo) Matsuri festivals.
Arakawa Rose Market
May 16, 2026
A rose market is held in Arakawa City, one of Tokyo's 23 wards. The market this year will take place at Machiya station area.
Yokosuka Curry Fes. May. 16 - 17, 2026
There will be a local food event in Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture, that will showcase Japanese curry dishes. Yokosuka is known for its signature food - Japanese curry, which has been served at the Yokosuka Navy base. During the event, a variety of curry dishes will be served.
Toshogu Shrine Spring Festival in Nikko May 17 - 18. 2026
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.
Oedo Beer Festival May. 20-24, May 27-31, 2026
Cheers at a garden square just a 5-minute walk from JR Nakano Station. Craft beers from across Japan will be waiting for you..
Rose garden in Ina Town, Saitama
The rose garden in Ina Town features 400 varieties of roses and more than 5,000 rose bushes, covering an area of approximately 12,000 square meters. The roses bloom fully twice each year, with the best viewing times being from mid-May to early June and from late October to early November.
Ueno Pottery Market | May. 21-26 2026
Ueno Park Central Square hosts this large pottery market. You will find all the different potteries from all over Japan.
Tokyo Islands Food and Products Fair
May 23 and 24. 2026
Tokyo Metropolitan Islands Promotion Corporation will hold an event to promote agricultural, forestry, and marine products from all the islands of Tokyo Prefecture.
Yabusame Horseback Archery in Hachioji
May 24, 2026
Yabusame is the art of shooting arrows on horseback, performed as a traditional ceremony that derives from horse riding exercises for Samurai warriors.
Kaiju Monster Tradeshow
May 24. 2026
This tradeshow is to sell and showcase Kaiju or monster figures and related products. .
Kogin-zashi (Sashiko embroidery) Market May. 24 2026
Kogin-zashi is a traditional sashiko embroidery technique from Aomori Prefecture. This one-day event is all about showcasing and selling Kogin embroidery, so you can enjoy a variety of unique works.
Japanese Iris Festival - Katsuhika Shoubu Matsuri May. 25 - Jun.14. 2026
Katsushika City in Tokyo has a traditional iris garden, "Horikiri Iris Garden," with a history of hundred years, has been depicted in Ukiyoe woodblock prints by renowned artists such as Utagawa Hiroshige and Suzuki Harunobu.
Vietnam Festival at Yoyogi ParkMay 30 and 31, 2026
This event is among the largest Vietnam-Japan friendship festivals in Japan. Over 100 stalls will feature Vietnamese food, fancy goods, and various products. Traditional art performances will also take place on stage.
The Caribbean Latin America Street May. 30 - 31, 2026
Music, dance food & drinks are all there. Feel the breeze of Caribbean Latin America.
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