11-November (Jyuichi-gatsu)
Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu (Samurai Parade) Nov. 3. 2025
Located in Hakone, Hakone-yumoto is an Onsen hot spring resort town with a long history. This event is a parade to re-enact the Daimyo Gyoretsu, the feudal lord's procession done in the Edo Period (1603 - 1868)
Horseback Archery Festival in Moroyama town
Nov. 3, 2025
With a history of over 950 years, boys aged 15 years old take part in this traditional ceremony and challenge arrow shooting on horseback.
Shamisen performance at Rikugien Garden Nov. 3, 2025
Rikugien, Tokyo's famous traditional Japanese garden, will host a special event featuring a Tsugaru-jamisen (Japanese banjo) music performance.
Modeler's Dungeon Nov. 3, 2025
Plastic model enthusiasts' groups will hold an exhibition to showcase impressive, realistic 1/72-scale models, including aircraft, ships, and more.
Fire Walking at Akiba-jinja Shrine
Nov. 6, 2025
Worshipers walk barefoot over hot coals to pray for good health and protection from fire.
Yabusame Horseback Archery in Kawagoe
Nov. 8, 2025
Yabusame is the art of shooting arrows on horseback, performed as a traditional ceremony that derives from horse riding exercises for Samurai warriors.
New Sake Celebration at the breweries in Fussa City Nov. 8, 2025
Fussa City, the city of local Sake, will hold a local festival where you can enjoy this year's new Sake from two breweries. The event will include free Sake brewery tours, sample tasting, premium Sake sales, food and beer stalls, and more.
Oshijo Castle Jidai Festival
Nov. 9. 2025
Held at the park of Oshijo, a small but historic castle in Gyoda city, features a parade of people in samurai warrior costumes. The highlight is the performance of the arquebusiers.
Le Tour de France SAITAMA CRITERIUM
Nov. 9. 2025
The race is set on the 3.5km closed circuit in the middle of Saitama city. Top international riders who have won Le Tour de France classifications and leading Japanese riders will join this competition.
Katsushika International Friendship Festival Nov. 9, 2025
A local event held in Katsushika City, Tokyo. This cultural exchange event gives visitors opportunities to have multicultural experiences.
Fresh Soba Noodle Festival in Chichibu Nov. 9, 2025
A food event held at Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture, known for the scenic spots along the Arakawa River. Soba noodles made with fresh buckwheat harvested this October will be served at the festival.
Torinoichi Market at Otori-jinja Shrines
Nov. 12 and Nov. 24, 2025
Torinoichi Fair is an open-air market selling lucky charms called Kumade. It has been said that the Kumade brings people good fortune and protects them from misfortune.
Pottery Market at Toneri Park Nov. 15 - 24, 2025
Potters from all over Japan will come together at this market. You’ll be able to check out some great items like rice bowls, Japanese tea cups, sake cups, sashimi plates, nabe pots, and so much more!
The World Yuru-chara Awards
Nov. 15 - 16 2025
Yuru-chara or local mascots created across Japan and some other countries, will gather at Hanyu City in Saitama prefecture to compete for the award as the most popular Yuru-chara
Fall Foliage Festival at Naritasan Temple Garden Nov. 15 - 30, 2025
The Naritasan Temple is known for its beautiful Japanese garden with seasonally blooming trees and flowers. In autumn, the 165,000-square-meter garden is covered with colorful fall leaves.
Tokyo Christmas Market in Meiji-jingu Gaien
Nov. 21 - Dec. 25, 2025
Inspired by the Christmas Market in Germany, this event will be held again this year in Tokyo. Visitors can enjoy Christmas in the European style with food and beverage stalls, as well as live performances by artists. Ja, Glüh Wein kann man dort trinken!
Game Market Autumn
Nov. 22- 23, 2025
A large trade show features "Analog" games, including card games, board games, and tabletop role-playing games.
Ninja Festival in Ueno Park | Nov. 22 - 24, 2025
Join us for an event featuring Ninja, aimed at promoting Iga, a historic Ninja town in Gifu Prefecture. The event will include Ninja performances, an Iga craft market, as well as food and sake stalls..
Tokyo Food Fes - TOKYO SYUKAKUSAI Nov. 22 - 23, 2025
Delicious! Fun! Tokyo Fest
Join us to experience delicious local cuisine and vibrant culture, transporting you on a journey through Tokyo.
COMITIA, Comic Book Tradeshow
Nov. 24, 2025
Comitia is a large comic book trade show featuring original independent Manga/Comic books, where both professional and amateur comic artists offer their self-published books.
