digi-joho Tokyo Travel LOCAL EVENTS
Utagawa Hiroshige Memorial Exhibition | Sep.6. 2026
A one-day exhibition will be held at Togakuji Temple to commemorate the anniversary of Utagawa Hiroshige's death and honor his legacy..
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.
International Model Railroad Convention Aug. 21 - 23, 2026
One of the largest fun events featuring railway modeling is held annually at Tokyo Big Sight. Model train makers and enthusiasts gather to display, share, and enjoy this hobby.
Fireworks in Yokohma - Minato Mirai Smart Festival Aug. 24, 2026
Supporting Yokohama Green Expo, this annual summer event in 2026 will take place at places in the Minatomirai area, Yokohama. The highlight is the Sky Symphony of Yokohama presented by Colowide.
Oedo Matsuri Bon-odori Dance Festival
Aug. 21 - 22, 2026
A large Japanese folk dance festival is held in Hamacho-koen Park, Chuo-ku City. Local people in Yukata gather around a Yagura stage and dance together.
MITAKA Awa Odori Festival
Aug. 22 and 23, 2026
An Awa-odori festival held in front of Mitaka Station (South Exit). Mitaka is a town next to Kichijoji, one of the most popular living areas in Tokyo.
Antique Fair - Hamamatsucho Kotto Art Aug. 22 - 23, 2026
A local antique market to discover unique treasures.
Koenji Awa-odori Dnce Festival Aug. 29 - 30, 2026
Began in 1957, Koenji Awa-odori dance festival became a popular event held every summer. 10,000 dancers will join, and a million visitors come to see their performance.
Harajuku Super Yosakoi Dance Festival Aug. 29 - 30, 2026
A big Yosakoi-dance competition festival held at Harajuku Omotesando Street, Meiji Shrine, and NHK Keyaki Street in Shibuya.
Nostalgic Night Market at Akigawa Valley Aug. 29, 2026
A night market held along Hinohara-kaido way in front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. Handmade lanterns line the marketplace and shine, creating a calm and friendly atmosphere of the old town of Tokyo.
Maker Faire Tokyo
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival Sep.26-27, 2026
Performers from the city and other regions in Japan will take part in showing their traditional dance and music.
