Festivals in Tokyo

Serving as the second installment of the Fukuro Matsuri, thousands of dancers in traditional and modern costumes perform dynamic Yosakoi dance routines set to energetic chants.

The dramatic grand finale of the Fukuro Matsuri autumn festival features thousands of energetic dancers performing vibrant Yosakoi routines throughout Ikebukuro.

Serving as the grand finale of Ikebukuro's annual autumn Fukuro Festival, thousands of brightly costumed dancers compete and parade through Ikebukuro performing traditional Yosakoi dance routines.

One of Tokyo's energetic dance spectacles where thousands of dancers in colorful costumes perform choreographed routines to energetic traditional rhythms.

A 3-day open-air music festival set in a sprawling green bayfront park, offering panoramic views of Tokyo's skyline along with live music and food stalls.

A large outdoor music and camping festival hosted on a green waterfront park near Odaiba, offering panoramic views of the bay alongside live performances.

Line-up: Kroi, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Zazen Boys, Bigmama

A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event where massive, ornate multi-tiered floats parade through the historic streetscape and face off in musical battles known as Hikkawase.

A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event featuring massive ornate wheeled floats navigating historic streets, highlighted by nighttime musical "Hikkawase" float battles at crossroads.

A historic Edo-style festival showcasing massive, elaborately carved traditional festival floats and competitive musical face-offs (Ohayashi) in the preserved warehouse district.

A volunteer-run community jazz celebration with dozens of open-air stages scattered throughout Kinshi Park and the surrounding Sumida neighbourhood.

An annual Edo-period tradition where ornate multi-tiered floats parade through historic warehouse streets, culminating in musical float "battles" (Hikkawase) at night.

A vibrant night festival in Yoyogi Park offering dozens of street food stalls, artisan vendors, art exhibits, and live DJ sets under illuminated trees.

An open-air evening cultural festival held under the autumn foliage in Yoyogi Park, combining international street food stalls, live acoustic music, and night artisan markets.

Asia's premier international film festival showcasing global feature films, Q&A sessions with international cast and directors, red carpet events, and open-air outdoor screenings.

Japan's premier international film showcase brings outdoor film screenings, red carpet premieres, and director Q&A sessions to the heart of Tokyo.

Line-up: Global and Japanese directors, cast members, guest speakers

Japan's largest international film festival showcases new world cinema, Asian indie debuts, red carpet events, and outdoor public screenings around Hibiya.

Tokyo’s flagship street Halloween gathering turns Ikebukuro into a pop-culture spectacle featuring runway shows, photo zones, and nighttime cosplay sessions.

Line-up: Thousands of cosplayers, stage performers, photographers

One of Japan's premier outdoor food festivals, gathering top regional ramen vendors for its final run at Komazawa Olympic Park after 17 years.

One of Japan's largest outdoor ramen gatherings, featuring dozens of regional noodle styles and limited-edition collaborative bowls.

A historical autumn night-and-day festival where open-air market stalls sell elaborate, gilded bamboo rakes believed to haul in good fortune for the upcoming year.

Held on designated "Days of the Rooster," this historic festival features vibrant night markets filled with vendors selling ornate decorated rakes for good fortune and prosperity.

The 11th edition of the renowned electronic music and digital art festival, taking place over four days in Tokyo's newest cultural venue.