Culture Geikosai at Yakuoin Mt Takao 2025-2026 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Despite its remote location, thousands make the pilgrimage to Yakuoin, the temple at the top of Mt Takao, for New Year's. The..
Activities Hakone Ekiden 2026 Jan 2nd - Jan 3rd Held every year on January 2nd and 3rd, the Hakone Ekiden is one of Japan's most iconic New Year sporting events and a memorable..
Activities Shinjuku Neon Walk 2025-2026 Nov 27th - Jan 7th The Shinjuku Neon Walk event transforms the streets of Nishi-Shinjuku into an open-air gallery of light, sound, and digital art.
Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2026 Jan 1st - Jan 7th The first visit to the shrine in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it..
Culture Ueno Artist Project 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Early Jan The Ueno Artist Project is an exhibition series which started back in 2017, and it takes on a different theme each year.
Nightlife Tokyo Mega Illumination 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Jan 11th Breathtaking illuminations on the racecourse grounds @ Tokyo City Keiba
Culture Hashigo-nori 2026 Mid Jan Hashigo-nori is a traditional performance that attempts to pass on the techniques and methods of fireman in the Edo period.
Activities Christmas Illumination in Harajuku 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Jan Beautiful Christmas Illumination at Tokyu Plaza's Harajuku Omotesando rooftop: Christmas Preparations at Tokyo’s Fashion h..