Dream Yosacoy/Yosakoi Festival
Dream Yosakoi Festival hosts original dance performances by teams from all over Japan, celebrating the Japanese culture of Yosakoi Naruko dance.
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Ohi Racecourse Flea Market
One of Tokyo's largest flea markets with around 500 stalls attending most weekends, at Ohi Racecourse Flea Market you can find a variety of goods on offer including second hand clothes, electronics, homeware and antiques.
Hakone Daimyo Procession
An annual march held on the national holiday of Culture Day that passes through the town of Hakone.
The event is based on a feudal lord's procession - an act that took place in the Edo period (1603 - 1868).
Malaysia Fair Tokyo
Malaysia Fair is Tokyo's largest event embracing Malaysian culture, with the event gathering everything Malaysian in one space.
Kagurazaka Machi Tobi Festa
Kagurazaka Machi Tobi Festa is an annual festival celebrating the traditional culture of Kagurazaka, a historic district in Tokyo.
SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL (TOKYO)
Japan Fisherman's Festival 2024 takes over Odaiba to bring you the best seafood dishes that Japan has to offer.
Kanda Used Book Festival
Kanda Used Book Festival is one of the worlds largest events of used and antique books.
Hanazono Shrine Antique Market
Set against the backdrop of Hanazono Shrine, the market is the perfect place to pick up antiques or unique souvenirs.
Number of visitors to Tokyo Skytree reaches 50 Million
Tokyo Skytree reached a milestone on the 21st of September, as the number of visitors to it's observation decks crossed the 50 million mark.