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Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival

Jan 30, 2026 at 8:00am ~ Feb 01, 2026 at 7:30pm

Shimokitazawa’s narrow streets come alive with giant tengu masks and the sound of conch shells. The Dew-Cleansing Ceremony kicks everything off: water glistening in winter light, red-faced tengu towering above the crowd, protectors marching between indie cafés and vintage shops.

On February 1, a grand parade sweeps through town. Lucky beans fly from balconies and wooden floats. Kids win prizes at festival games. It’s folklore meets back-alley cool: only in Shimokita.


Information

Date

Start: Jan 30th 2026 at 8:00am

End: Feb 1st 2026 at 7:30pm

Venue

Shimokitazawa Ichibangai Shopping Street

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Arden Kreuzer

San Diego-born, Tokyo-based Arden is a writer and editor with a master’s in International Relations from Waseda University. With a background in sociology, East Asian history and journalism, she brings a thoughtful, cross-cultural lens to her work. As a senior editor at Metropolis Magazine, Arden works across print, digital and social media platforms, covering everything from cultural deep-dives to international affairs. Rain or shine, she can often be found on a terrace in one of Tokyo’s shitamachi neighborhoods, observing the everyday details that make the city so compelling.