Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
A major hobby show features over 80 manufacturers showcasing detailed model kits, collectible figures, and remote-controlled vehicles.
18–19 Oct 2026Tokyo · KantoThis audio showcase features nearly 200 world-class brands displaying hi-fi systems, vinyl turntables, and high-resolution streaming technology in sound-isolated rooms.
17–19 Oct 2026Tokyo · KantoA large Halloween cosplay festival centered on Ikebukuro's East Exit features stage performances, parades, and gathering spaces for participants of all ages.
24–26 Oct 2026Tokyo · KantoTokyo Gakki Expo, Japan's largest musical instrument exhibition, features over 200 brands with live performances, product demonstrations, and workshops.
1–2 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoJapan's largest outdoor ramen festival brings together award-winning regional noodle traditions from across the country in rotating lineups at Tokyo park.
23 Oct – 3 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoHip-hop culture, urban sports, music, and art converge across multiple Ikebukuro venues in this street culture celebration attracting 50,000 visitors.
1–3 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoA transformative mobility exhibition brings together automotive innovation, motorcycles, motorsports, and future transportation solutions.
30 Oct – 9 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoJapan's largest arcade festival showcases the latest innovations in amusement entertainment with separate programming for industry professionals and public visitors.
15 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoThis ramen festival gathers 116 chefs at Okubo Park to create entirely new bowl designs, offering pure surprise and discovery under the theme of the Ramen of the Future.
10 Oct – 15 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoThis evening event illuminates historic buildings and autumn foliage at the museum while showcasing traditional Japanese lighting methods like paper lanterns and gas lamps.
22–23 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoThis ikebana exhibition presents 200 works spanning classical traditions and contemporary installations, exploring the expressive potential of flowers in diverse settings.
21–24 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoTokyo's highest beer garden sits at 500 meters elevation, serving all-you-can-drink craft beers and buffet fare with city views by day and stargazing at night.
30 May – 29 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoAnimation studio MAPPA marks its 15th anniversary with a retrospective exhibition in Tokyo, running 16 September – 7 December 2026 at the YURAKUCHO MUSEUM.
16 Sep – 7 Dec 2026Tokyo · KantoThis bathhouse event reimagines Tokyo's historic Onnazuka Onsen Kaiseiyu through dramatic installations during November's Good Bath Day celebration.
26 Nov – 7 Dec 2026Tokyo · KantoRikugien Garden opens for nighttime autumn foliage viewing, illuminating the garden's fall colours alongside projection mapping and carefully framed photographic vistas.
28 Nov – 9 Dec 2026Tokyo · KantoThis exhibition showcases archaeological and folklore materials including Jomon artefacts and historic household items that document Musashino's cultural heritage.
18 Jul – 13 Dec 2026Tokyo · KantoA food festival project running roughly 100 days across four consecutive events celebrating curry, ramen, Chinese noodles, gyoza, and garlic risotto.
11 Sep – 25 Dec 2026Tokyo · KantoThis prestigious ice sculpture competition celebrates its 50th anniversary with works by professional carvers displayed at a Tokyo shrine.
17–18 Jan 2027Tokyo · Kanto
