Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
By month: November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027
A plum blossom festival in Ome's Yoshino Baigo, a plum village replanted from 2016 after plum pox, with Umeno Park as its main venue.
21 Feb – 22 Mar 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOme · TokyoA spring convention for Japanese animation, with studio and publisher booths, stage talks by voice actors and creators, event-only goods and cosplay.
27–28 Mar 2027TokyoSAKE PARK gathers sake breweries, tableware makers and florists at Tokyo Midtown in cherry blossom season, presenting sake as part of everyday life.
27–29 Mar 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoJapan's premier itasha festival gathers approximately 1,000 character-wrapped vehicles and cosplayers for displays, live entertainment, and awards at Odaiba.
29 Mar 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoA wooden building of 1935 in Meguro, Tokyo, with seven decorated banquet rooms up a staircase of 99 steps, opened for six months with almost nothing in it.
1 Oct 2026 – 30 Mar 2027TokyoAn exhibition in Tokyo for the 25th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts games, with Keyblade replicas, sets from the games and an immersive theatre.
5 Feb – 4 Apr 2027TokyoA winter illumination at Yomiuriland in Tokyo, with LEDs in jewel colours, rides running after dark, fountain shows and a view of the city lights.
29 Oct 2026 – 4 Apr 2027Inagi · TokyoTokyo National Museum's Cherry Blossom Viewing pairs art with garden walks, showing cherry blossom masterpieces while the museum's trees are in bloom.
10 Mar – 5 Apr 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoA festival held at Kanda Shrine in Tokyo dating back to the 17th century, featuring processions of participants in Heian-period clothing and sacred ceremonies.
13–15 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoSanja Matsuri, one of Tokyo's largest traditional festivals, honours enshrined figures with mikoshi processions and an Intangible Folk Cultural Property dance.
15–17 May 2027TokyoWith over 10,000 participating artists and 140,000 expected visitors, this open art event showcases original creations across diverse mediums and styles.
23–24 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoAt this Fussa festival, Genji fireflies raised by local residents fly near Hotaru Park and along a historic canal on early summer nights.
31 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetFussa · TokyoAn event celebrating passionate engagement, the sixth in Maruhan East Japan's ongoing 'Otona Kichi Project,' featuring food and drink booths.
29–31 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoIse Katagami, an ancient paper-stencil craft for dyeing kimono patterns, is an Important Intangible Cultural Property practiced by only six master artisans.
12–14 Jun 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoA major stationery festival returns with summer-themed attractions, interactive gaming areas, and exclusive collaboration products.
11–14 Jun 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoSanno Matsuri at Hie Shrine each June ranks among Japan's three great festivals; once viewed by Tokugawa shoguns, it is known as the Festival of the Realm.
7–17 Jun 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyoA classical music festival in Chofu with orchestral performances, composer workshops and concerts for all ages.
20–28 Jun 2027Exact date not confirmed yetChofu · TokyoTokyo's LGBTQ+ Pride, held each June: a two-day festival in Yoyogi Park, a parade through Shibuya and Harajuku, and a month of talks, art and parties.
4–28 Jun 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo
