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Aug 5

The Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition (鈴木敏夫とジブリ展)

The Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition is a touring exhibition giving you a glimpse into the Ghibli universe through Ghibli-themed food...

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Aug 5

Adorable Ghibli-Themed Shaved Ice at Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory

Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory has announced that they will be selling Ghibli-themed kakigori (shaved ice) from August 7th to 12th...

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Jul 11

Shitamachi Tanabata Festival (下町七夕まつり)

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

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Jul 5

Daibon - A Modern Take on the Traditional Bon Odori Festival (大盆踊り会)

Like traditional Bon Odori Festivals, Daibon has a platform decorated with colorful lanterns, where visitors dance in a circle around it...

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Jul 5

Tokyo Gendai 2024 at PACIFICO Yokohama (東京現代2024)

Tokyo Gendai has returned for its second year, and is showcasing work from 69 galleries from both Japan and around the world, representing b

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Jul 3

Tanabata at Tamagawa Sengen Shrine (多摩川浅間神社)

Tamagawa Sengen Shrine - known as the Godzilla Shrine has an annual Tanabata festival, with potted bamboo trees decorated with Tanabata...

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Jun 24

Bouquet Garden at Showa Kinen Park (ブーケガーデン)

Bouquet Garden is an annual event taking place in Showa Kinen Park, with a colorful display of a wide variation of blooms. Where: Showa...

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Jun 24

Tokyo's Daikon Radish Festival (大根まつり)

An annual festival held on January 7th where daikon is given as an offering to the god Shōden. Visitors come to pray at the shrine and...

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Jun 24

Sannou Festival at Hie Shrine, Toyama (山王祭り)

An annual festival held at Hie Shrine in Toyama city dating back to the Edo period with food stalls, lion dance performances and a...

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May 3

Irises at Shikisai no Mori Yakushiike Park (町田薬師池公園四季彩の杜薬師池(薬師池公園)

At this park you can see a wide variety of different blooms all throughout the year, however the most popular time to visit is during...

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May 3

Kota River Cherry Blossoms in Tama City (乞田川桜並木)

If you're in the mood for a long stroll amongst the cherry blossoms, and want to skip the crowds we recommend making your way to Kota...

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Apr 26

The Kamimizo (Mizono) Daruma Market (溝のだるま市)

Traditionally, Daruma are purchased in the beginning of the new year, and one of the eyes is then filled in while making a wish. Once the...

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Mar 20

Plum Blossoms at Jonangu Shrine (城南宮) in Kyoto

Perhaps the most popular plum blossom festival in Japan (deservedly so) takes place at Jonangu Shrine in Kyoto. This is POPULAR so expect...

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Mar 20

Cherry Blossoms at Odawara Castle Park (小田原城の桜)

A picturesque location all throughout the year with its rotation of seasonal blooms and changing leaves, on the grounds of a castle...

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Mar 20

Tanabata at Ono Terusaki Shrine (小野照崎神社七夕祭り)

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

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Mar 20

Hina Matsuri at Namiyoke Shrine波除神社

Namiyoke Shrine, which is best known for its large Shishi heads used in the Tsukiji Shishi Festival (read more about it here) also hosts...

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Mar 20

Tokyo Cherry Blossoms at Kinuta Koen 砧公園

A favorite Hanami spot of local schools and residents. Even on weekdays you will see large groups of schoolchildren, workmates, and...

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Mar 19

Tokyo Cherry Blossoms at Roka Koshun-en Garden (都立蘆花恒春園)

This beautiful and lush garden is the perfect place to enjoy the blooming cherry blossom trees along with a wide variety of other...

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Mar 18

Cherry Blossoms at Togoji Temple (東郷寺)

Togo-ji is located just an hour away from central Tokyo in the Fuchu district, and is a popular spot for locals because of its beautiful...

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Mar 16

Tokyo Cherry Blossoms at Shiori Park (都立汐入公園)

A large park with cherry blossom trees lining the walkway along the Sumida River. It is a lesser-known spot so there's a better chance of...

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