9-September (Kui-gatsu)

TOKYO MASK FESTIVAL
Nov. 3. 2025

This is an event for mask lovers by mask lovers who are fascinated by creating/wearing masks, headgear, hoods, helmets, goggles, or anything to put on the head.

Utagawa Hiroshige Memorial Exhibition | Sep.6. 2025

A one-day exhibition will be held at Togakuji Temple to commemorate the anniversary of Utagawa Hiroshige's death and honor his legacy..

Dara Dara Matsuri Festival at Shiba
Sep. 11 - 21, 2025

The origin of this festival is a ginger market held about 1000 years ago. The highlight will be on Saturday and Sunday during the festival period, including a traditional dance at Shiba-daijingu Shrine and Mikoshi carrying parade. Many food stalls will line the streets there.

Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival
Sep.13-14, 2025

Performers from the city and other regions in Japan will take part in showing their traditional dance and music.

Kawaguchi Fes
Sep. 13 and 14, 2025

A local event held in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture. Street jazz musicians will be on stage at Kawaguchi Station and the surrounding area.

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
Oct. 4-5, 18-19, 2025

This tea ceremony event will take place at two sites in Tokyo, in order to introduce the Japanese traditional tea culture. You can enjoy a bowl of tea at elegant venues, even if you are not familiar with the tea ceremony.

Funeral service for dolls (Ningyo Kuyo) at Ueno Kiyomizu Kannondo Temple in Ueno | mid. Sep.

Next Modeler's Expo
Sep. 15, 2025

Experience the art of plastic modeling at this exhibition, offering a glimpse into the future of this craft. Get inspired to become a skilled plastic modeler in the next generation. Admission Free.

Cat Festival in Yushima town
Sep.17 - Oct.13 2025

This local event takes place at Yushima, an old town in Bunkyo-ku ward, has streets where cats often walk around at a leisurely pace. During this event, some of the shops and cafes in the area will offer specials all related to cats or Neco.

Shinjuku Park Cinema Festival 2025
Sep. 17 - 19, 2025

This open-air film festival will be held by Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau, set up against the backdrop of Shinjuku's skyscrapers, surrounded by the greenery of Shinjuku Chuo Park. Admission Free.

Tokyo Handmade Sai
Sep. 20 - 21, 2025

This event brings together handmade creators from all over Japan to showcase and sell their crafts, from original stationery to unique accessories to fashion accessories.

Nezu-jinja Shrine Festival
Sep. 20-21,. 2025

Nezu-jinja Shrine is a historic shrine founded 1900 years ago, lies in the Ya-ne-sen (Yanaka Nezu Sendagi) area known as a tourist spot off the beaten path. During this festival, Mikoshi parade and the traditional dance will be performed.

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair
Sep. 20 - 21, 2025

A large Manga and Anime tradeshow will be held in the western regions of Japan. This event takes place near Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto.

Maker Faire Tokyo 2025
Sep. Oct. 4 - 5, 2025

O'Reilly Japan, Inc., publishers of MAKE: magazine in Japan, presents Maker Faire, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth, a celebration of creativity, invention, and resourcefulness.

Hachioji Whisky Street
Sep. 23, 2025

This whisky-tasting event will be held in Hachioji City, Tokyo, where visitors can enjoy sampling a variety of Japanese and international whisky brands from over 40 distilleries. Don't miss the chance to try Japanese single malt.

Tokyo Game Show Public Days
Sep.25 - 28. 2025

One of the most significant video game exhibitions held in Asia, showcasing the latest games released all around the world.

Roppongi Art Night 2024
Sep. 26-28. 2025

The festival unfolds from the stage of Roppongi City, developing content such as art installations, music, and performances across the city to advance the possibilities of art within society.

Shinagawa Old town Festival
Sep. 27 - 28, 2025

The highlight is the parade of people in Samurai and Kimono costumes..

Fukuro Matsuri Festival in Ikebukuro | Sep. 27 - 28, 2025

A local festival held near Ikebukuro Station. The festival includes Taiko drumming play and Karate performances as well as Mikoshi parade.

Fire Walking at Narita-san Temple
Sep. 28, 2025

Fire Walking or Hiwatari is a ceremony where prayers walk through over burning small pieces of wood "Gomaki" in the hope of the welfare of the people and dreams to come true.