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52 things to do in Tokyo

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri
Definitely the wettest in Japan! This water-throwing festival brings both happiness and prosperity

Kanamara Matsuri
An interesting festival that celebrates fertility and openness that welcomes everyone!

Sumo Grand Tournaments
Check out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!

Inago
This insect dish is available in jars or freshly boiled and prepared over rice during winter

Tanabata Festival
Celebrated nationwide, this festival brings color and romance to daily life!

Sumida River Fireworks Festival
One of the oldest and most famous fireworks shows in Japan

Climbing Mount Fuji
Climbing Mt Fuji is a truly beautiful experience!

Obon Matsuri
Feel the spirituality of the Japanese Buddhist festival of the Dead

Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition
One of the last major fireworks shows of the year

Plum (Ume) Blossom
The beautiful though often underappreciated blossom of the Japanese plum is one of the first signs of spring

Naki-Zumo
This Baby Crying Festival that has been making children cry for over 300 years!

Wisteria Tunnels
Visit the hundred-year-old wisteria gardens during bloom and see their unbelievable beauty

Hydrangea Blossoms
Explore the temples of Kamakura with its stunning flower carpets

Sea Cucumber
Though not too pleasing to the eye, these creatures are a true delicacy

Beach Season
The official beach season starts with the end of school. But you can enjoy it any time

Kanda Matsuri
One of the greatest festivals in Tokyo with 100 portable shrines being carried through the city

Asakusa Tori No Ichi Fair
Celebrate the arrival of winter and the end of the year

Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival
A large traditional festival in the center of Tokyo

Mt. Takao Hiwatari-sai Festival
Don't miss a chance to see a fire-walking festival on Mt. Takao

Surfing & Windsurfing
Try some adrenaline-pumping sports right in Japan's capital

Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival)
Watch this surreal night-time light procession which will throw you back in times of ancient Japan

Senso-ji Hagoita-Ichi Fair
A holiday fair at one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo

Jindaiji Daruma Ichi Fair
Spring arrival is always celebrated by Daruma doll fair at the Jindai-ji temple in Tokyo

Ako Gishi-sai Festival
Honour the most well-known samurai heroes from the Edo period

Onsen & Bathhouses
Winter in Tokyo can be very pleasant if you warm up in one of the bathhouses

Tokyo Marathon
Runners from around the world race through the heart of Japan's vibrant capital

Aogashima Volcano
How about a nice weekend getaway to a miniature volcano nestled in a crater island?

Toyosu Market
A successor of the legendary Tsukiji market is a new gourmet tourist mecca

Winter Illumination in Tokyo
Tokyo beats many European capitals as far as holiday lights are concerned

Cherry Blossom
The favorite natural attraction for Tokyo residents and visitors

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
The Japanese capital offers plenty of spots for wind sports enthusiasts

Halloween in Tokyo: Parade & Events
Join the massive Halloween matsuri festivities in Tokyo

Fireflies (Hotaru)
Firefly watching is a favorite summer nighttime activity in Tokyo parks

New Year's Eve in Tokyo
Discover the uniquely Japanese way of greeting the New Year

Tokyo International Film Festival
The second largest film festival in Asia