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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...