Tokyo Santa Parade
A charity event where participants dress up in Santa Claus costumes and parade around the streets near Yoyogi Park.
James Richardson
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Mottainai Flea Market
This Flea Market was designed around the 3R principles of Mottainai - to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Meiji Jingū Shrine Yabusame
Yabusame, or horseback archery, is one of the most popular events to happen at Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival.
Setagaya Bread Festival
Setagaya Bread Festival celebrates all things bread and with a total of 271 stores taking part in 2024, it will be the largest event yet.
Oedo Antique Market
With over 250 dealers this is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan, with sellers offering a variety of goods including vintage kimonos, furniture, homeware, tableware, art and antiques.
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.
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.