9-September (Kui-gatsu)

Utagawa Hiroshige Memorial Exhibition | Sep.6. 2023

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

Analog Game Festa | Sep. 9, 2023

A tradeshow for all analog game lovers.

Dara Dara Matsuri Festival at Shiba | Sep. 11 - 21, 2023

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.

Cat Festival in Yushima town | Sep.13 - Oct.9 2023

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.

Nezu-jinja Shrine Festival | Sep. 16-17,. 2023

Nezu-jinja Shrine is a historic shrine founded 1900 years ago, lies in 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.

Akasaka Hikawa-jinja Shrine Festival | Sep. 15 - 17, 2023

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.

Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival | Sep.16-17. 2023

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

Shinagawa Old town Festival | Sep. 16 - 17, 2023

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

TOKYO MASK FESTIVAL | Sep. 17. 2023

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

Saitama Sake Tasting Event | Sep.20. 2023

Sake breweries in Saitama will be all gathered.

Fire Walking at Narita-san Temple | Late September

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

Tokyo Game Show Public Days | Sep.23 - 24. 2023

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

Hobby Market Amazing Eiga-bu | Sep. 24, 2023

A hobby market of Japanese subculture, featuring B-types of movies.

Funeral service for dolls (Ningyo Kuyo) at Ueno Kiyomizu Kannondo Temple in Ueno | Sep. 25. 2023

This temple annually holds a funeral service. People take their unwanted dolls to the temple to leave and ask for the funeral ceremony to say goodbye.

All Japan Model & Hobby Show | Sep. 29, 2023

A hobby kit exhibition for showcasing various kinds of hobby products; plastic model kits, model trains, character figures, and more.

Short film event - Fulldome Art House | Sep. 29, 2023

Fulldome videos from around the world will be showcased at a planetarium theater, offering a unique theater experience distinct from traditional cinema and VR.

Kawaguchi Fes | Sep. 30 and Oct.1, 2023

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. 14-15, 21-22, 2023

This large 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.

Maker Faire Tokyo 2023 | Oct. 14 - 15, 2023

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.