9-September (Kui-gatsu)
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..
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.
Japan Teddy Bear with Friends Convention Sep. 5 - 6, 2026
Asia's largest events dedicated to teddy bears. The exhibition hall will proudly feature an impressive collection of teddy bears crafted by talented artists from Japan and around the world.
Maker Faire Tokyo 2025
Sep. Sep. 5 - 6, 2026
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.
Yokohama Night Flowers 2026
Sundays or Saturdays during Apr.9 - Dec. 31
A fantastic 5-min short fireworks show will be an evening surprise in the Yokohama Bay area.
Dara Dara Matsuri Festival at Shiba
Sep. 11 - 21, 2026
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.
Akasaka Hikawa-jinja Shrine Festival
Sep. 11 - 14, 2026
Founded more than 1000 years ago, Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a historical shrine that lies in a very central area of Tokyo, surrounded by modern buildings. During this festival, large doll floats and Mikoshi(miniature shrines) will parade around the streets of Akasaka town.
Tokyo Game Show Public Days
Sep.17 - 21. 2026
One of the most significant video game exhibitions held in Asia, showcasing the latest games released all around the world.
Tokyo Handmade Sai
Sep. 19 - 20, 2026
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.
Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair
Sep. 19 - 20, 2026
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.
Hachioji Whisky Street
Sep. 19, 2026
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.
Steep Stair Challenge at Atago Shrine Festival Sep. 22 - 24, 2026
A traditional festival held every two years. The highlight is the Mikoshi carrying on steep starways
Next Modeler's Expo
Sep. 22, 2026
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.
Nezu-jinja Shrine Festival
Sep. 26-27,. 2026
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.
Shinagawa Old town Festival
Sep. 26 - 27, 2026
The highlight is the parade of people in Samurai and Kimono costumes..
Fukuro Matsuri Festival in Ikebukuro Sep. 26 - 27, 2026
A local festival held near Ikebukuro Station. The festival includes Taiko drumming play and Karate performances as well as Mikoshi parade.
