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End of Year Festival at Nishiarai Daishi Temple

Dec 21, 2026 Nishiarai

Upcoming

The End of Year Festival at Nishiarai Daishi Temple is a traditional event held on Monday, December 21, 2026, where visitors can purchase lucky charms and enjoy various festival foods.

Traditional Festival Market +3

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Oct 10, 2026 Shibuya, Tokyo

Upcoming

Weekend Comedy at TCB features live comedy shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Attendees can enjoy performances from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

Comedy Live Performance +2

Nakano Okinawa Chanpuru Festival 2026

Oct 10, 2026 Nakano, Tokyo

Upcoming

The Nakano Okinawa Chanpuru Festival 2026 is an Okinawan cultural festival held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Nakano, Tokyo.

Okinawan Culture Festival +3

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Dec 20, 2026 新宿区

Upcoming

The Hanazono Shrine Antique Market is a small, free antique fair held at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo, from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM on December 20, 2026.

Antique Market Market +4

UNU Farmers Market

Dec 19-20, 2026 渋谷区

Upcoming

The UNU Farmers Market is a free public market event held in Shibuya, Tokyo, on December 19-20, 2026. Visitors can find fresh vegetables and various other goods at the market, which runs...

Farmers Market Market +3

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Dec 19, 2026 渋谷区

Upcoming

Weekend Comedy at TCB is a live comedy show hosted by Tokyo Comedy Bar in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Comedy Live Performance +3

Markets at Nezu Shrine

Dec 19, 2026 Nezu

Upcoming

The Markets at Nezu Shrine is a free shrine market event scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Nezu Shrine in Nezu, Tokyo. These markets are noted to occur roughly twice a...

Market Shrine +3

Sensōji Temple Hagoita-Ichi Fair

Dec 17-19, 2026 Asakusa

Upcoming

The Sensōji Temple Hagoita-Ichi Fair is a seasonal market event held at Sensōji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. Visitors can acquire hagoita, which are traditional Japanese decorative bats believed to be good luck...

Market Traditional Festival +5

Setagaya Boroichi Market in December

Dec 15-16, 2026 世田谷区

Upcoming

The Setagaya Boroichi Market is a large flea market held in Setagaya, Tokyo, featuring over 700 vendors. It is scheduled for December 15 and 16, 2026.

Flea Market Market +3

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Nov 1, 2026 Shinjuku

Upcoming

The Hanazono Shrine Antique Market is a weekly outdoor fair in Shinjuku, Tokyo, featuring approximately 25 to 30 stalls selling vintage items and small furniture. Held on most Sundays, it offers a...

Antique Market Flea Market +5

Roppongi Art Night 2026

Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026 Roppongi

Upcoming

Roppongi Art Night 2026 is one of Tokyo's largest art events, held from October 31 to November 1.

Art Cultural events +2

Performing Arts Festival: Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo

Oct 1 - Nov 3, 2026 Ikebukuro

Upcoming

The Performing Arts Festival: Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo will run from October 1 to November 3, 2026, in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. This event rebrands with a fresh look and program, focusing on art,...

Performing Arts Festival +5

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