Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
Tochigi's festival showcases elaborate floats created by neighborhoods, a tradition that flourished in the late 19th century when districts commissioned their own artistic dashi.
1–3 Nov 2026Tochigi · 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 · KantoJapan's largest arcade festival showcases the latest innovations in amusement entertainment with separate programming for industry professionals and public visitors.
6–7 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoAnime Tokyo Station hosts a special exhibition on "Fist of the North Star", featuring production materials and a character quiz.
22 Aug – 8 Nov 2026Tokyo · KantoThe Oyama Balloon Festa fills autumn skies with hot air balloons competing in precision flights from dawn, and features illuminated night glows with synchronized fireworks and music.
8–9 Nov 2026Tochigi · KantoA transformative mobility exhibition brings together automotive innovation, motorcycles, motorsports, and future transportation solutions.
30 Oct – 9 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 annual summit gathers hundreds of costumed regional mascots from Japan and abroad in Hanyu City, celebrating the country's distinctive and vibrant mascot culture.
15–16 Nov 2026Saitama · KantoThis festival celebrates handmade scarecrows submitted by local and visiting artists, competing in contests that honor agricultural heritage and showcase creative craftsmanship.
25 Oct – 22 Nov 2026Ibaraki · KantoJapan's premier analog gaming convention featuring over 1,300 booths of board games, card games, TRPGs, and trading card games with hands-on experiences.
22–23 Nov 2026Chiba · 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 · KantoAn annual festival in Saitama featuring six ornate floats illuminated by thousands of lanterns, along with fireworks and traditional performances.
2–3 Dec 2026Saitama · KantoCoffee roasters from across Japan gather at this 10th-anniversary festival in a historic temple, featuring live music and exclusive limited-edition merchandise.
6–7 Dec 2026Saitama · KantoPremium automotive festival showcasing rare classic cars and latest vehicles alongside hypercar demonstrations at an exclusive Mount Fuji venue.
6–7 Dec 2026Chiba · 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 · Kanto
