Event and Festival

The Asakusa Kannon-ura Ichiyo Sakura Festival is a fantastic annual event in Tokyo, Japan. The festival celebrates the Edo Yoshiwara Oiran Dochu Parade date back to the Edo Period. The parade shows Oiran walking with a fancy entourage in full Edo attire. It may be in a different dimension than Edo, but enough to preserve the […]

The Kachiya Matsuri, or Kachiya Festival, is a celebration of Heian court bureaucrat Fujiwara Hidesato’s prayer for victory. The festival dates back to Hidesato’s offering of his bow and arrow to the shrine after successfully quelling an uprising spearheaded by samurai rebel Taira Masakado. The name of the festival came from this bow and arrow

Early Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo bloom from early February to early March, depending on the weather conditions. These kinds of Cherry Blossoms in Japan are called Kawazu Zakura or Kawazu Cherry Blossoms. Many call these Kawazu Zakura Winter Cherry Blossoms. These Cherry Blossoms start blooming in late February or early March and last full one month. These Cherry Blossoms are also familiar as Weeping

If you’re looking for a picturesque spot to take in the beauty of the cherry blossoms, then Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossom site is the place to be. Yoyogi Park is home to around 700 cherry trees, providing an excellent backdrop for Hanami, the Japanese tradition of picnicking and viewing cherry blossoms.  Every year, visitors flock to the park in

Table of Contents Hibiya Park Christmas Market is one of the best three Christmas Markets in Tokyo. At the same time, it’s the biggest Christmas Market in the open space, making it a fun space in December(9-25). It has live performances, restaurants, Christmas gift stores, and kids attractions, Thomas train. Current location: Hibiya Park Christmas

Asakusa Tori no Ichi is one of the famous festivals in Asakusa, held in Asakusa Otori Shrine in November every year, where hundreds of thousands of people gather and buy bamboo rakes to bring good luck to their businesses. Interestingly, according to Chinese Zodiac Rooster’s Day, the shrine holds the festival thrice in the same month. So,

Location: Japan Fisherman’s Festival 2022 is taking place at Hibiya Park in Chiyoda City, Tokyo. The location is only a 3-minute walk from Kasumigaseki Station. It’s the biggest fish-related festival in Tokyo. Brief Description: The festival took place in 2019 where millions of visitors enjoyed their favorite seafood at the festival. It took 3 years

The Hakusan Shrine Ajisai Matsuri in Tokyo is a vibrant celebration of hydrangeas, marking the arrival of early summer with a stunning display of blooms. Held at the tranquil Hakusan Shrine, this festival is a feast for the eyes and a beloved annual tradition, showcasing the beauty of nature intertwined with Japanese culture. Table of

Location: Mizumoto Park Iris Festival is the biggest iris festival in Tokyo. Many people know it as Katsushika Iris Festival because of its location in Katsushika Ward. Mizumoto Park is the biggest park among Tokyo’s 23 Special Wards. It is even more famous because of its Iris Festival. Iris garden from road The park is home to about 200,000 iris plants.