Although tulips were originally cultivated in the Ottoman Empire (present-day Middle East), most people now associate the bright, colorful bulbs with Holland in northwestern Europe. Luckily, Tokyo-based flower fans don’t have to go abroad to admire tulips. Located one hour…
Tokyo FM is thrilled to invite clubbers to an all-night DJ event that puts a fresh new spin on traditional Japanese culture. For two nights (Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14) at Roppongi’s V2Tokyo, MATSURI presented by SUNTORY will…
The Sumida River Fireworks show, Japan’s oldest and most popular fireworks festival, runs for 90 minutes and attracts massive crowds. For spots that afford a good view and aren’t insanely crowded, we recommend Shiori Park (600m from Minamisenju Station) or…
A lively celebration of Okinawan performing arts, the 18th annual Shinjuku Eisa Festival brings the grooves of Japan’s island culture to one of Tokyo’s most vibrant districts. Originally performed by young people during bon festivals to honor the spirits of…
Japan’s summers are all about matsuri (summer festival), but amongst the many in Tokyo the Torigoe Matsuri, centered on the Torigoe Shrine in Asakusabashi, stands out. The main event of the weekend is the procession carrying Torigoe’s four ton sengan-omikoshi…
Tokyo Port opened as an international trade port on May 20, 1945. ” Tokyo Minato(Port) Festival ” is an event to be held celebrating this opening day anniversary. Harumi Passenger Terminal will be the main venue and various events will be held on…
“Traditional Dances” and “Local Delicacies” from various regions of Japan gather here in Nihonbashi: the cultural and business centre of Japan in Edo period and the Kilometer Zero point. The main part of the festival, the parade, will feature 2,000…
Now an annual event, Machida Jidai Matsuri 2018, welcomes your visit to Machida City, located in the south-western suburb of Tokyo. It is only 28 min. from Shinjuku by Odakyu Line. Come and experience traditional Japanese costumes ‘Jidai Parade’, a…
Powered by Mixi Group, Shibuya no Natsumatsuri, the Shibuya Summer Festival, is back once again to help locals and tourists alike escape the summer heat! Enjoy this free event featuring both old and new traditions of a natsumatsuri. Bring your friends and family to…
A rugged Japanese spirit far removed from the Tokyo psyche
